Bamboo leaves (Sasaya)

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

Bamboo leaves have a mild, sweet taste with faint notes of green tea.

Usage Tips

Bamboo leaves can be used for wrapping Sasazushi.
Leaves can be used for dishes such as glutinous rice dumplings known as Zongzi in China.
They can be stored in the refrigerator where they will keep up to three days.
They are used for sushi presentations.

Description

Bamboo leaves are medium to large in size and are long and lanceolate in shape tapering to a sight point opposite the stem end. The deep green colored leaves are tough, leathery, and smooth and are connected to green or brown stems that can grow up to ten centimeters a day. Typically, they are harvested when they are no more than thirty centimeters in length and five centimeters in width. Today they can be found throughout East Asia in Japan, China, Korea, India, and Nepal and are also found in parts of Africa, Australia, South America, and the United States. They are native to Asia. They are available throughout the year.

Health benefits

Bamboo leaves contain protein that maintain healthy muscle mass.⁽¹⁾
They help to reduce phlegm, fever, and digestive problems.⁽¹⁾
They have potassium that helps to reduce the risk of heart disease.⁽¹⁾
Calcium in it prevents kidney stones.⁽¹⁾
They contain a high polyphenol content and exhibit antioxidant and antibacterial properties.⁽¹⁾

Note

Bamboo leaves may cause digestion and metabolism problem.⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Leaves_Bamboo_Sasaya_2112.php

(2) http://the-benefits.com/bamboo-leaves/

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