The long velvet of winter bamboo shoots may be caused by long-term hair in plastic bags. If it is put in a plastic bag for a long time, there is no problem. After peeling, observe whether it is moldy or not. If it is not, you can eat it. In this case, the hair has no effect on the quality of winter bamboo shoots, and it will not affect normal consumption. Winter bamboo shoots are bamboo shoots developed from lateral buds of underground stems of Phyllostachys pubescens around beginning of winter.

Nutritional value and efficacy of winter bamboo shoots

Winter bamboo shoot is a delicious food with nutritional value and medical function. It is tender and delicious, crisp and refreshing, and contains protein, various amino acids, vitamins and trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus and iron. Rich in cellulose, etc., can promote intestinal peristalsis, not only help digestion, but also prevent constipation and colon cancer.

Winter bamboo shoots are a kind of food with high protein and low starch, and generally have dietotherapy effects on obesity, coronary heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and arteriosclerosis. The polysaccharide it contains also has a certain anti-cancer effect, and contains more calcium oxalate. People suffering from urinary calculi and nephritis should be careful not to eat more. At the same time, it also has the effects of nourishing liver, promoting digestion, invigorating spleen, clearing away heat and toxic materials.