White asparagus
White Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)
White asparagus (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
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Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
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European
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português do Brasil,
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polski), also known as spargel, is a type of Asparagus that is grown underground to inhibit its development of chlorophyll content, therefore, it is white in color. It is a perennial plant of the lily family which is extensively cultivated as a spring vegetable.
Etymology
The term "asparagus" comes from the Greek asparagos or asparag, meaning sprout or shoot. The term "spargel" is of German origin, where white asparagus is highly popular and celebrated with "Spargelzeit" (asparagus time).
Cultivation
White asparagus is grown entirely surrounded by earth, which protects the slender stalks from sunlight exposure and keeps them from turning green. This method, known as etiolation, involves piling soil or other materials over the plants as they grow to deny them light.
Nutritional Value
White asparagus is rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin K. It also contains a good amount of fiber, folate, and potassium. It is low in calories and sodium, making it a healthy choice for many diets.
Culinary Uses
White asparagus is a popular vegetable in Europe, particularly in Germany, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. It is often served with hollandaise sauce, melted butter, or olive oil. It can also be used in salads, soups, and various other dishes.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on White asparagus
- Wikipedia's article - White asparagus
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski