Many people know that beans must be thoroughly cooked before eating, as they can otherwise cause poisoning, but when it comes to "toxicity", bamboo shoots are far more potent than beans. Experts remind: don't be overly eager to eat fresh bamboo shoots.
Dr. Yun Wuxin, a Ph.D. in Biological and Food Engineering from Purdue University, pointed out, "If all the cyanogenic glycosides in bamboo shoots were to hydrolyze and release hydrogen cyanide, the maximum could be as high as 8000 milligrams per kilogram, and about 100 milligrams is enough to kill a person." Although this "if" scenario is not realistic, as it's difficult for all of it to be released, "even a partial conversion is quite alarming." Therefore, he reminds that bamboo shoots must be thoroughly cooked before consumption.
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Moreover, fresh bamboo shoots should not be eaten in large quantities; it is best for each person to consume no more than half a shoot per meal. Although spring bamboo shoots are highly nutritious, they contain a significant amount of crude fiber, which is difficult to digest in large quantities. This is especially true for individuals who already suffer from gastrointestinal diseases, as they should not consume bamboo shoots in large amounts. Patients with conditions such as urinary tract stones, kidney stones, severe gastric and duodenal ulcers, gastric bleeding, cirrhosis of the liver, esophageal varices, chronic enteritis, and a weak spleen and stomach are advised not to eat bamboo shoots excessively.
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