{"id":38440,"date":"2025-04-11T16:14:49","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T16:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/befve.com\/attention-a-lamalgame-entre-nos-asperges-cultivees-et-celle-que-lon-appelle-asperge-des-bois-par-freshplaza\/"},"modified":"2025-07-17T13:10:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T13:10:14","slug":"attention-a-lamalgame-entre-nos-asperges-cultivees-et-celle-que-lon-appelle-asperge-des-bois-par-freshplaza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/befve.com\/en\/attention-a-lamalgame-entre-nos-asperges-cultivees-et-celle-que-lon-appelle-asperge-des-bois-par-freshplaza\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cBeware of confusing cultivated asparagus with what is called \u2018wild asparagus\u2019!\u201d by FreshPlaza"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>A new health warning has been issued by the French health authority Anses (Agence nationale de s\u00e9curit\u00e9 sanitaire), which reports several cases of poisoning following the consumption of what is commonly known as &#8220;wild asparagus&#8221; \u2014 in fact, a different plant altogether. Over the last 10 years, poison control centers have recorded 48 such cases. Lab analysis of wild asparagus samples revealed \u201cnumerous calcium oxalate raphides, microscopic crystals known for their irritating effect,\u201d explains Anses, adding that \u201cduring the same meal, some consumers were affected while others were not, suggesting individual sensitivity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This perennial plant, known as Ornithogalum pyrenaicum (Pyrenean Star of Bethlehem), actually has very little to do with cultivated asparagus, apart from its light green, spear-like flower stem \u2014 a slight resemblance that unfortunately leads to frequent confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshplaza.fr\/remote\/https\/agfstorage.blob.core.windows.net\/misc\/FP_fr\/2025\/04\/10\/ASP.png?preset=ContentFullSmall\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span class=\"image-container content_full\"><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Cr\u00e9dit photo \u2013 Dreamstime &#8211; Below: cultivated green asparagus. Above: Ornithogalum pyrenaicum (wild).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSince the news articles began mentioning these poisoning cases, some growers have expressed concerns about confusion between the two species. I\u2019ve even witnessed it myself \u2014 acquaintances told me they\u2019ve stopped buying asparagus out of caution. But these two plants are completely unrelated. It\u2019s crucial to communicate on this subject to prevent the industry from suffering because of this serious misunderstanding. Unfortunately, even the media is contributing to the confusion, with some outlets illustrating their articles using photos of cooked green asparagus,\u201d explains a sector professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new health warning has been issued by the French health authority Anses (Agence nationale de s\u00e9curit\u00e9 sanitaire), which reports several cases of poisoning following the consumption of what is commonly known as &#8220;wild asparagus&#8221; \u2014 in fact, a different plant altogether. Over the last 10 years, poison control centers have recorded 48 such cases. 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