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Chinese cedar (Chamjuknamul)

Chamjuknamul consists of tender young Chinese toon shoots and leaves, valued for their aromatic savoury flavour and used fresh, cooked, blanched, or preserved.

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About Chinese cedar (Chamjuknamul)

Chamjuknamul refers to the young shoots and leaves of Chinese toon, a deciduous tree used as a vegetable in parts of East Asia. The tender shoots are green to reddish, with a distinctive aromatic, savoury flavour; mature leaves are tougher and are not the usual tender form.

The young shoots are commonly blanched, cooked, or preserved, and can be sold fresh or dried. Preparation affects their texture and intensity, so young shoots should not be generalized as equivalent to mature foliage.

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English

Chinese cedar(Chamjuknamul), Leaf bud, Blanched and dried

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Chinese cedar(Chamjuknamul), Leaf bud, Blanched and dried, Boiled

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Chinese cedar(Chamjuknamul), Leaf bud, Raw

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Chinese cedar (Chamjuknamul) nutrition & diet

Chinese cedar (Chamjuknamul) nutritional value

Reference: Chinese cedar(Chamjuknamul), Leaf bud, Raw

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
47kcal
Protein
6.3g
Carbs
7.5g
Fat
0.6g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Young fresh shoots, blanched shoots, and dried or preserved forms differ in moisture and preparation; compare like forms.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
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  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
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: Korean Standard Food Composition Database 10.4 (2026) — F1740000000a ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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