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Bamboo Shoots
As the name suggests, the tender, spear-shaped young shoots from the base of the bamboo plant. Native to Asia and popular in Chinese cooking, edible bamboo shoots are classified into two broad categories - winter and spring shoots. Spring shoots are larger and tougher than winter shoots.
Category: Vegetable
In Season: all year
To Buy:
Found in Asian grocers, and some supermarkets. Usually bought canned, as fresh bamboo shoots are quite hard to obtain.
To Store:
Store canned bamboo shoots in the pantry until opened, when nused bamboo shoots should be stored in the refrigerator in a jar of water, remembering to change the water every day.
Tips & Tricks:
If using canned bamboo shoots, before use rinse them in hot water to get rid of any 'tinny' taste.
Cooking Tips:
Add to stir fries for a distinctly Asian flavour.

Nutrition per 100 Grams:

Energy (kJ):
125
Protein (g):
2.6
Saturated Fat, g :
0.0
Vitamin C:
Potassium:
Salicylates:
Safe/negligible amount
Carbohydrates, g:
3.1
Fat (g):
0.3
Vitamin B1:
Calcium:
Amines:
Negligible
Glutamates:
n/a

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.





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