Bamboo Shoots

Bamboo Shoots

Bamboo shoots are the young, sprouting stems of a bamboo plant. In most groceries, you can find canned bamboo shoots, which have been peeled and cut into strips.

If you want fresh bamboo shoots, look at a Chinese grocery store or gourmet market. They often carry fresh, whole bamboo shoots, which are cone-shaped, and about 4-5 inches long.

Fresh shoots are a good source of thiamin, vitamin B6, and potassium. However, canned shoots have been stripped of most of their vitamins and minerals.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of: Manganese
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Tubers, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Rinse canned bamboo shoots well and add to your recipe. Becasue they are pre-cooked, they only need to be heated though. Boil fresh bamboo shoots until tender, then husk and cut up.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-cup(s) BAMBOO SHOOTS,CND,DRND SOL

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 5.57

Calories: 25

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.52 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.12 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.01 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.23 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	35 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	4.2 g	*
Sugars	2.5 g	*
Fiber	1.8 g	*
Protein	2.2 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	17 IU	0%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	2%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.83 IU	3%
Vitamin B6	0.18 mg	9%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0 mg	0%
Folate	3.9 mcg	1%
Niacin	0.18 mg	1%
Riboflavin	0.03 mg	2%
Thiamin	0.03 mg	2%
MINERALS
Calcium	10.5 mg	1%
Copper	0.15 mg	8%
Iron	0.42 mg	2%
Magnesium	5.2 mg	1%
Manganese	0.21 mg	10%
Phosphorous	32.8 mg	3%
Potassium	104.8 mg	3%
Selenium	0.66 mcg	1%
Sodium	9.2 mg	0%
Zinc	0.85 mg	6%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	10.5 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).