We take an in-depth look at spoiled asparagus and how you can differentiate it from old ones. This will enable you to choose the freshest ingredients and avoid getting sick from old ones.
Old asparagus is just less than optimal (fresh) to use. You can use old asparagus in soups or stews, where their lack of texture and flavor won’t be as noticeable as, for example, blanching and serving them clean.
If your asparagus is mushy, it is spoiled. But, if it is only the color that is faded, you may just be working with old asparagus, which is still safe to eat.
The only other non-visual sign that shows if asparagus has gone bad is an odor. This is an already aromatic and quite pungent vegetable. So, when it spoils, you can just imagine how foul it smells!