The main nutrients in bamboo shoots -The main nutrients in bamboo shoots are protein, amino acid, fat, sugar and inorganic salt. -They are rich in protein, containing between 1.49 and 4.04 grams (average 2.65g) per 100g of fresh bamboo shoots. -The bamboo protein produces eight essential and two semi-essential amino acids. Although the fat content is comparatively low (0.26-0.94%), it is still higher than in many other vegetables, and the shoots contain rich essential fatty acids. -The total sugar content, 2.5% on average, is lower than that in other vegetables. The water content is 90% or more Source:wildvegetable.blogspot/2012/04/bamboo-shoots.html
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