Below is a list of all known varieties for Bamboo Shoot. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Bitter Bamboo Shoot | Shoots from species that contain higher cyanogenic glycosides, requiring extensive boiling to remove their characteristic bitterness. |
| Black Bamboo Shoot | Shoots from the black bamboo species; known for their slender shape and fine texture. |
| Dendrocalamus Bamboo Shoot | A large species group (e.g., Giant Bamboo) that yields thick, crisp shoots; often used in Southeast Asian and Indian cuisine. |
| Dried Bamboo Shoot | Shoots that have been sliced and dried; used after rehydration for a chewy texture and concentrated, fermented flavor in soups and stews. |
| Edible Shoot (General) | A broad term for young, tender shoots harvested from various edible bamboo species. |
| Fermented Bamboo Shoot | Shoots processed by fermentation (e.g., sour bamboo); characterized by a strong, sour aroma and tangy flavor, popular in Vietnamese and Lao cuisine. |
| Ma Bamboo Shoot (Dendrocalamus latiflorus) | A very large, thick, and highly prized species common in Taiwan; known for its sweet flavor and tender texture. |
| Moso Bamboo Shoot | The most common and prized commercial variety, known for its large size, tender texture, and mild, sweet flavor; harvested in winter and spring. |
| Phyllostachys Bamboo Shoot | A species group harvested for its thick, winter shoots, often used in Chinese cooking; known for its crisp texture. |
| Sliced Bamboo Shoot (Canned) | Bamboo shoots that have been cut into slices and preserved in brine for convenience; common in commercial Asian cooking. |
| Spring Bamboo Shoot | Shoots harvested in the spring; larger and more abundant than winter shoots, often requiring more boiling to remove bitterness. |
| Square Bamboo Shoot | Shoots from the square bamboo species (*Chimonobambusa quadrangularis*); an unusual variety prized for its unique shape and tender flesh. |
| Sweet Bamboo Shoot (Dendrocalamus asper) | A species known for producing large, sweet shoots that require minimal processing to remove bitterness. |
| Winter Bamboo Shoot | Shoots harvested during the winter months; prized for their delicate texture and intense, slightly nutty flavor, requiring minimal boiling. |