New shoots will soon emerge, with fuller growth. To discourage new growth, dip the cut end in paraffin. The unusual shapes of ...

They’re among the fastest growing plants in the world ... With high levels of fiber and very few calories per serving, bamboo shoots are a great way to lower your levels of “bad” LDL ...

KITA-KYUSHU, Fukuoka Prefecture--Spring in Japan is not limited to enjoying sakura--it’s the perfect time to enjoy the taste of the season, “takenoko,” or bamboo shoots. Takenoko are being ...

Among Japan's many "sansai" seasonal edible vegetables that grow in the wild, bamboo shoots are the most difficult to harvest. "They are greatly loved not only by us humans, but by Asian black ...

Bamboo shoots are the top trending recipe search globally, as Asians take to the kitchen during virus lockdowns. While banana bread is the top-searched recipe overall, bamboo shoots have seen the ...