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Bamboo Shoot

Bamboo shoot is the tender young growth of bamboo, commonly sliced and used in stir-fries, soups, and braised dishes.

Bamboo Shoot — illustrative ingredient image

About Bamboo Shoot

A bamboo shoot is the tender young emerging stem of a bamboo plant, harvested before it becomes fibrous. Its edible inner portion is pale and layered, with a crisp to firm texture and a mild, grassy, slightly sweet flavor that readily takes on the taste of accompanying seasonings.

Bamboo shoot is commonly peeled, sliced, and boiled or otherwise cooked before use, then added to stir-fries, soups, curries, braises, and pickled or canned preparations. Fresh shoots require preparation that removes tough outer layers and naturally occurring bitter compounds; packaged shoots may be sold sliced, vacuum-packed, or canned. Raw or inadequately processed bamboo shoots can contain cyanogenic toxins; appropriate processing is essential before eating.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for bamboo shoot

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English

bamboo shoot

English

Bamboo shoot, canned in water, heated, drained

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English

Bamboo shoot(Juksun), Boiled

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English

Bamboo shoot(Juksun), Boiled and dried

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Bamboo shoot(Juksun), Boiled and dried, Boiled

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Bamboo shoot(Juksun), Canned

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Bamboo shoot(Juksun), Raw

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Bamboo Shoot nutrition & diet

Bamboo Shoot nutritional value

Bamboo shoots, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
27kcal
Protein
2.6g
Carbs
5.2g
Fat
0.3g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Confirm the bamboo species and whether the shoots are fresh, boiled, canned, dried, or fermented before comparison. Use the tender edible shoot portion, excluding fibrous outer layers. Preparation, draining, and added oil or sauce affect the food being assessed, so record the serving context separately.

Compare the right form: Match the reference to the identified bamboo species and edible young shoot, specifying fresh, boiled, canned, dried, or fermented form.

Diet considerations

Bamboo shoot is a plant-derived vegetable, but its compatibility depends on preparation and accompanying ingredients. Canned, fermented, or preserved products may include brine, seasonings, or other additions. Stir-fries, soups, and fritters can add oil, animal foods, coatings, or cereal batters, changing the relevant dietary pattern.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Bamboo shoots, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

Overview references

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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