1. Mao bamboo shoots

 

The surface of the shell of this type of bamboo shoot is densely covered with brown small prickly hairs, so it is also called "hairy bamboo shoot". Bamboo shoots are harvested and listed from late March to early May, with a light yellow base color on the shell.

 

From October to February of the following year, the bamboo shoots buried in the soil are called winter bamboo shoots, with a slightly spindle shaped body; The whip bamboo shoots dug between June and September have slender bodies.

 

Bamboo shoots are suitable for various cooking methods, such as stir frying, stewing, boiling, braising, simmering, etc.

 

 

2. Thunder bamboo shoots

 

Named after the early spring thunder that produces bamboo shoots. The bamboo shoots emerge in early February and end in mid April, making it the earliest spring bamboo shoot variety to be listed. It has a smooth and hairless appearance, a delicious taste, a sweet and crispy texture, and no bitter taste.

 

You can directly slice and make braised bamboo shoots in oil, or stir fry meat or stew soup.

 

3. Red shell bamboo shoots

 

Named after the red color of the bamboo shoot shell. The bamboo shoot period is from mid April to mid May, and it is the most commonly cultivated edible bamboo shoot outside of thunder bamboo shoots. The edible period coincides with thunder bamboo shoots.

 

Red shell bamboo shoots have a pure white texture, a fresh and tender taste, a pure fragrance, a larger size, and thicker meat, which has a better taste than Lei bamboo shoots.

 

It can be stir fried with chili peppers in oil, or steamed and eaten.

 

4. Ma bamboo shoots

 

The sprouting period is from May to November, and the abundant production occurs from July to August. The bamboo shoot shell is yellow green with dark purple fur. Bamboo shoots are relatively thick and robust, with a coarse meat texture and a slightly bitter taste. When cooking, you can add more seasonings.

 

Mainly used for making pickled bamboo shoots, dried bamboo shoots, canned food, etc.

 

 

 

What is the nutritional value of spring bamboo shoots?

 

Spring bamboo shoots are rich in nutrients and are a nutritious delicacy with high protein, low fat, low starch, and high crude fiber content. In the concept of traditional Chinese medicine, spring bamboo shoots are not only a good vegetable but also a good medicine. Spring bamboo shoots have a sweet taste and a cold nature, and have the effects of resolving phlegm, stopping cough, nourishing skin, reducing appetite and improving eyesight, and improving immunity.

 

In addition, for patients with bronchitis who are deeply troubled by lung heat, those with cough and phlegm, those with chest and diaphragm problems, or those with gastrointestinal heat, difficulty urinating, and poor bowel movements, regularly eating bamboo shoots can help with recovery.

 

5 types of people should eat less bamboo shoots

 

Patients with gastrointestinal diseases

 

Spring bamboo shoots contain a large amount of crude fiber, and excessive consumption is difficult to digest, which can easily cause a burden on the gastrointestinal tract, especially for people who already have gastrointestinal diseases and should not consume them in large quantities.

 

Cirrhotic patients

 

Most patients with cirrhosis are accompanied by abdominal wall varicose veins, and the large amount of cellulose in bamboo shoots can easily scrape the digestive tract, causing massive bleeding.

 

Individuals with renal insufficiency

 

Spring bamboo shoots are rich in potassium, and patients with chronic renal insufficiency have difficulty excreting potassium from their bodies. Eating a large amount of spring bamboo shoots can easily cause potassium accumulation in the body, which may lead to hyperkalemia.

 

 

 

Patients with various types of stones

 

Spring bamboo shoots have a high content of oxalic acid, which can worsen the condition of patients with kidney stones, gallstones, and urethral stones.

 

People with weak spleen and stomach, and easily cold hands and feet

 

Women with spleen and stomach deficiency cold, postpartum women, menstrual periods, and cold constitution should not eat too much bamboo shoots to avoid discomfort. In addition, children, the elderly and the weak should not eat too much.