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Bamboo Shoots

Bamboo Shoots
Common Packs:

24/19-oz. cans

Receiving Inspecting:

Shoots should be free of blemishes, have consistent color, and crisp texture.

Storage Handling:
 

Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)

  • 38-40° F/3-4° C
Shelf-Life:
6 to 10 days.
Troubleshooting:

Soft spots, mold, and dark coloring indicate decay caused by age.

Usage Ideas:

  • Braise cubes of pork with miso paste and soy sauce until tender; add steamed bamboo shoots and snap peas at the end of cooking; serve with white rice.
  • Add bamboo shoots, Napa cabbage, and Shiitake mushrooms to chicken and noodle soup; serve with drizzle of chili oil.

Seasonality:

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Flavor Profile

An earthy asparagus-corn flavor.

Texture Profile

Slightly crunchy, yet tender; fibrous and stringy.

Pairings

Pair with Napa cabbage, pork, snap peas, Shiitake mushrooms, and soy sauce.

Substitution Suggestions

White asparagus, hearts of palm, water chestnuts.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 1/2 cup bamboo shoots (76g) grams
Calories 20
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 0g0%
Total Carbohydrate 4g1%
Dietary Fiber 2g6%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 10mg0%
Iron 0.38mg2%
Potassium 400mg8%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.