Bamboo Shoot breeds & varieties
5 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
SPhyllostachys
Origin: CN, JP
Crisp IvoryGenus UmbrellaLayered ShootMild Grassy
SMoso
Origin: CN, JP
Commercial DefaultFat Meaty ShootsGiant Timber BambooLarge Shoot
SWinter Bamboo Shoot
Origin: JP, CN
Cold Season ForcedDelicate SnapFine TextureLow Fibre
ASpring Bamboo Shoot
Origin: CN
Everyday ShootHigher VolumeLarger ConeMore Fibre Risk
AMadake
Origin: JP
Clean SweetDual Craft TimberJapanese GroveJapanese Heritage