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Dictionary: bamboo shoot

n.

The young shoot of certain species of the bamboo genera Dendrocalamus and Phyllostachys, sliced, cooked, and eaten as a vegetable, especially in East Asian cuisine.


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Food and Nutrition: bamboo shoots
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Thick, pointed young shoots of Bambusa vulgaris and Phyllostachys pubescens eaten in eastern Asia. A 100-g portion is a source of vitamin B1; supplies 27 kcal (115 kJ).

Food Lover's Companion: bamboo shoot
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The tender-crisp, ivory-colored shoot of a particular edible species of bamboo plant. Bamboo shoots are cut as soon as they appear above ground while they're still young and tender. Fresh shoots are sometimes available in Asian markets; canned shoots (sliced or whole) can be found in the Asian or gourmet section of most supermarkets.

Nutritional Values: The Nutritional Value for: bamboo shoots, canned, drained
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Quantity Energy
(calories)
Carbohydrates
(grams)
Protein
(grams)
Cholesterol
(milligrams)
Weight
(grams)
Fat
(grams)
Saturated Fat
(grams)
1 cup 25 4 2 0 131 1 0.1
WordNet: bamboo shoot
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Note: click on a word meaning below to see its connections and related words.

The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: edible young shoots of bamboo


 
 

 

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