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Bamboo
Low concern
Fresh bamboo shoots contain cyanogenic glycosides (taxiphyllin) that must be neutralized by boiling before consumption. Properly processed (canned/cooked) bamboo shoots are safe and low in calories.
Found in
54 products
What it is
Edible shoots of various bamboo species (e.g., Phyllostachys edulis), or bamboo-derived fiber.
Food vegetable; fiber additive.
Why it's flagged
- Cyanogenic glycosides in raw shoots - must be cooked
- Generic term - context varies
What regulators actually say
"Bamboo shoots, raw contain dietary fiber, potassium, and various nutrients."
"Fresh bamboo shoots contain cyanogenic glycosides which must be removed by boiling."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted whole food; processed shoots commonly canned
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; processed shoots subject to EU food regulation
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