About
Bamboo shoots or bamboo sprouts are the edible shoots of many bamboo species including Bambusa vulgaris and Phyllostachys edulis. They are used as vegetables in numerous Asian dishes and broths. They are sold in various processed shapes and are available in fresh, dried, and canned versions.
Aroma profile
Derived from this ingredient’s flavor compounds
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1×17
2×12
3×3
minty×3
woody×3
4×2
mint×2
Taste profile
Derived from this ingredient's compounds · measured taste classes (FART / ChemTastes)
bittersweet
Flavor compounds
60 compounds identified — FoodAtlas / FooDB verified
(24e)-3α,7α,12α-trihydroxy-5β-cholest-24-enoyl-coa(22α)-hydroxy-sitosterol(24r,25r)-3α,7α,12α,24-tetrahydroxy-5β-cholestanoyl coa(22α)-hydroxy-campest-4-en-3-one(+)-neomenthol(-)-vestitol(-)-maackiain(24r,25r)-3α,7α,24-trihydroxy-5β-cholestanoyl coa(24e)-3α,7α-dihydroxy-5β-cholest-24-enoyl-coa(+)-7-iso-jasmonate(-)-medicarpin-3-o-glucoside(+)-1(10),4-cadinadiene
Molecular affinity
Pairs well with — ingredients that share aroma compounds
Groundcherry
20 shared
Oil
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Savoy Cabbage
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Loganberry
20 shared
Kumquat
20 shared
Oil
20 shared
Rape
20 shared
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Research Evidence
The Geist can be wrong. Some flavor, taste, and pairing values are model-predicted, not lab-measured.