What is Bamboo Shoots? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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Bamboo Shoots

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What is Bamboo Shoots?

Bamboo shoots are popular throughout East Asian cuisines and are harvested when the shoot is young and about six inches long. They are thin and conical with a cream color. The flavor is mild and almost sweet with a crunchy texture. Bamboo shoots must be cooked before consuming, to remove toxins.

What does Bamboo Shoots Taste Like?

Bitter

Bitter

Harsh, disagreeably acrid taste, like that of aspirin, quinine, wormwood, or aloes. producing one of the four basic taste sensations; not sour, sweet, or salt.

Ingredients

bamboo shoots

bamboo shoots

Bamboo shoots are popular throughout East Asian cuisines and are harvested when the shoot is young and about six inches long. They are thin and conical with a cream color. The flavor is mild and almost sweet with a crunchy texture. Bamboo shoots must be cooked before consuming, to remove toxins.

Bamboo Shoots Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup151g

CupBamboo Shoots
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories41kcal2%
Fats0g0%
Sat. fats0g0%
Mono. Fats0g0%
Trans fats0g0%
Carbs8g8%
Sugars5g29%
Fiber
3g
29%
Proteins5g19%
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium6mg1%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Bamboo Shoots?

1 Cup of Bamboo Shoots contains 5 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Bamboo Shoots?

1 Cup of Bamboo Shoots contains 8 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Bamboo Shoots?

1 Cup of Bamboo Shoots contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Bamboo Shoots?

1 Cup of Bamboo Shoots contains 1 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Bamboo Shoots?

There are 41 calories in 1 Cup of Bamboo Shoots.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Bamboo Shoots?

There are 8 calories in 1 oz of Bamboo Shoots.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Bamboo Shoots?

There are 122 calories in 1 pound of Bamboo Shoots.

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