Purple Asparagus, sweet?

[jcmods]

I saw purple asparagus from Peru while shopping today and was curious, but not willing to buy it without knowing more about it. According to several websites, it has a 20% higher sugar content than green asparagus and the taste is described as "sweet". Now I'm not so sure I want to try it as I think there is a very good reason you won't find asparagus flavored candy on the shelves. Looking for some feedback from those who've tried it.

[hamboney]

I saw some today at my local chain. It was $6/lb. vs. $3/lb. for green. I bought green, and after seeing the rsponses, I likely won't buy it anytime soon. Thanks for the timely question.
Hammy

[jcmods]

Agreed. If its no different from green asparagus and twice the price I won't bother.

[Caitlin McGrath]

Echoing dct, purple asparagus tastes no different than green to me, is green inside when raw, and green inside and out once cooked.

Asparagus is something I tend to only buy when it's locally in season, and what I get from the farmers' market is very fresh, tender, and has some sweetness, but it's not sweet like sweet vegetables (corn, sugar snaps, sweet peppers) are sweet.

[dct]

Purple asparagus tastes like green to me. And once you cook it--it will turn green as well.

Very fresh asparagus (like that from my mother's garden) is slightly sweeter than the store-bought stuff, but it's not actually sweet like candy.