Dried bamboo shoots

Dried bamboo shoots

　　Bamboo shoots are the tender stems and sprouts of bamboo plants. They are characterized by being low in sugar and fat, yet high in fiber. The famous Tang Dynasty physician Sun Simiao recorded in his book "Qian Jin Fang" (Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold): “Bamboo shoots taste sweet, are slightly cool in nature, non-toxic, instantly relieve thirst, benefit the fire meridians, enhance vitality, and can be consumed regularly.” For this reason, bamboo shoots have long been regarded as a traditional mountain delicacy and have always been beloved by people. Tianquan County, located in the western part of Sichuan Province at the eastern foot of the Erlang Mountains, is surrounded by towering mountains, with crisscrossing ranges and dense forests reaching to the sky. The area boasts a rich variety of rare birds and animals, abundant exotic flowers and plants, beautiful landscapes, and spectacular scenery. The climate in Tianquan is mild and the rainfall is ample, making it highly suitable for the growth of “forest vegetables,” earning the county a well-known reputation as a production base for these specialty greens. At elevations between 1,500 and 2,000 meters, in remote mountainous areas that are generally untouched by humans and entirely free from pollution, bamboo resources are especially abundant. Tianquan dried bamboo shoots are made from locally sourced bamboo shoots through processes of dehydration and drying. These dried shoots are cherished by both domestic and international merchants and consumers for their thick flesh, delicate texture, and crisp, refreshing taste. In every 100 grams of fresh bamboo shoots, there are 2.05 grams of protein, 0.25 grams of fat, 0.87 grams of fiber, 8 milligrams of vitamin C, 0.09 milligrams of vitamin B, 0.04 milligrams of vitamin E, 15.5 milligrams of calcium, as well as more than ten types of amino acids essential to the human body and other trace elements.