Min bamboo shoots (a specialty of Yong'an, Fujian)

The basic introduction of Min bamboo shoots

Yong'an specialty bamboo shoots, also known as "Min bamboo shoots", "Gong bamboo shoots", and "Bai bamboo shoots", are one of the eight major bamboo shoots in western Fujian and enjoy a high reputation both at home and abroad. Due to its thick and dense flesh, golden color, delicious bamboo shoots, and crispy and tender taste, it is a treasure among dried bamboo shoots and enjoys a high reputation both at home and abroad. Even before the liberation, dried bamboo shoots from Yong'an were already popular in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanghai, and other places, and were regarded by local people as a great gift for family and friends. They were a staple dish for festivals and celebrations, and were greatly loved

What is the nutritional value of dried Fujian bamboo shootsYong'an dried bamboo shoots contain 2.6 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, 7 grams of carbohydrates, 10 milligrams of calcium, and 0.5 milligrams of iron per 100 grams of dried bamboo shoots. Their protein content is 5 times, 2.5 times, and 2.6 times that of radish, bok choy, and lotus root, respectively. It is a high protein, low-fat, and fiber rich green natural health food. Eating bamboo shoots regularly can not only promote intestinal peristalsis and digestion, but also absorb toxic substances from the liver and intestines, reducing their accumulation and absorption. Especially, bamboo shoots are rich in trace elements such as tyrosine, Ge, and Se, which have significant medicinal functions in inhibiting cancer cell production, preventing pancreatic degeneration, and maintaining human longevity. According to medical research, dried bamboo shoots contain various vitamins and fiber, which have anti-cancer and anti-cancer effects. People who gain weight can also promote digestion and reduce fat after eating bamboo shoots

What are the product characteristics of Fujian bamboo shootsYong'an bamboo shoots are processed from high-quality local fresh bamboo shoots, characterized by thick and dense flesh, golden color, wide and delicious bamboo shoots, and a crispy and tender taste. About one hundred pounds of fresh bamboo shoots can be made into five pounds of dried bamboo shoots, which can be squeezed and roasted in the beginning of summer. Premium dried bamboo shoots have the characteristics of thick flesh, golden color, and obvious bamboo shoot flowers. They are a nutritious, fresh and delicious mountain delicacy that is well-known both at home and abroad

How did the history of dried bamboo shoots in Fujian come about

The production method of Fujian bamboo shoots

The production process of bamboo shoots has undergone continuous development and evolution since the early Qing Dynasty. Currently, it has formed a characteristic production process of "digging (excavating) → peeling (removing skin) → repairing (organizing) → frying (steaming) → bleaching (washing) → pressing (dehydrating) → washing (cleaning) → pressing (shaping) → baking (drying) → packaging)". The "Fujian bamboo shoots" and "tribute bamboo shoots" produced have also stood out among bamboo shoot products in our province and China due to their exquisite craftsmanship, golden color, and unique flavor. They have been awarded multiple domestic and international honors several times and have become the bulk agricultural and sideline products for export and foreign exchange in our city

Yong'an dried bamboo shoots, due to the difficulty of traditional cooking and consumption, have continuously launched products such as small packaging, flexible packaging, ready to eat dried bamboo shoots, flavored dried bamboo shoots, and leisure dried bamboo shoots in recent years, which have been well received by consumers. Among them, the "Pinlu" brand dried bamboo shoot series products won the gold medal at the 1999 China Bamboo Culture Festival International Bamboo Industry Expo