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Why does asparagus decay preferentially from the tips, and what is the liquid that appears there?

When I buy asparagus and keep it too long small beads of liquid appear on the tips. Why does it seem to decay preferentially from the tips, and what is the composition of the liquid that appears there? More importantly, can I still eat the asparagus after the liquid starts to appear?

Tyler Keaton, Bolton, Lancashire, UK

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Asked by Moderator
on 2011-01-05 17:10:53

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Last edited on: 2011-01-05 17:12:00

Categories: Domestic Science, Unanswered.

Tags: Food, asparagus, Decay.

Why did my aioli turn blue?
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Asked by Scrowler1000
on 2010-07-09 10:22:35

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Last edited on: 2010-07-09 11:44:06

Categories: Domestic Science.

Tags: Food, colour, taste, garlic, Decay.

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