Bamboo shoots are nothing but very young bamboo clums emerging from the ground ( before a bamboo clum is 2 weeks old preferably). Bamboo shoots are harvested for their ivory-colored inner cores.
The conical point of a bamboo shoot is made up of several fibrous layers that are tightly bound and overlap each other. Bamboo shoots have a plantain yellow skin color with brownish smear all across. They can be served in fresh or dried forms.
Cooked bamboo shoot flavor is mild and sweet. Raw bamboo shoot contains a toxin called cyanogenic glycosides, hence it shall never be consumed raw. Bamboo shoot is always boiled before consuming, to eliminate the toxin.
Scientific name of Bamboo Shoots
Bambusa Vulgaris
Other names of Bamboo Shoots
- Bamboo sprouts
- Takenoko
- Kanji
Calories by source in Bamboo Shoots
- Calories by carbohydrate in Bamboo Shoots = 68%
- Calories by fat in Bamboo Shoots = 9%
- Calories by protein in Bamboo Shoots = 23%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Bamboo Shoots
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Bamboo Shoots = 64%
- Saturated fat (SF) in Bamboo Shoots = 33%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Bamboo Shoots = 3%
Nutrition facts of Bamboo Shoots
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 27 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.3 | GRAM | 0% |
| Protein | 2.6 | GRAM | 5% |
| Carbohydrate | 5.2 | GRAM | 2% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Bamboo Shoots, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Bamboo Shoots, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Check freshness in Bamboo Shoots
- Select fibery unblemished bamboo shoots
Availability of Bamboo Shoots
- Generally bamboo shoots are available round the year
How to store Bamboo Shoots
- Bamboo shoots can be stored in plastic bags in refrigerator for about 2 weeks
Complete nutrition facts of Bamboo Shoots
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