| Bamboo Kitchenware | | | | - Salt and pepper shakers |
| Bamboo kitchenware is becoming more in demand as | | | | All of these utensils have the same strength and |
| people discover the virtues of the material. The | | | | environmentally friendly properties as other objects |
| natural finish of bamboo kitchenware is good for | | | | made of bamboo. But fully mature bamboo isn't the |
| different uses, depending on the utensil being utilized. | | | | only thing used in the kitchen. Young bamboo, called |
| Bamboo cutting boards are becoming very popular | | | | bamboo shoots, is a food staple of some countries in |
| because they do not dull knives as quickly as | | | | the world. |
| hardwood cutting boards do. Bamboo cutting boards | | | | Bamboo Shoots |
| are also sturdy enough that when scratched and | | | | Eaten for centuries in many parts of the world, |
| marked, they can be sanded down and refinished to | | | | bamboo shoots are another aspect of cooking with |
| look new again. | | | | bamboo. These plants are the bamboo that has been |
| | | | harvested within two weeks of sprouting, leaving |
| Some utensils that are frequently made out of | | | | them less than a foot tall. Rather bitter when raw, |
| bamboo include: | | | | they are still crisp and tender and bamboo has a |
| - Plates | | | | flavor much like corn. Bamboo shoots are becoming |
| - Cutlery (knives, spoons, forks) | | | | very much in demand in health food restaurants, |
| - Cutting boards | | | | mostly because bamboo shoots are very healthy. |
| - Utensils for cooking like spoons and spatulas | | | | They have very little fat or cholesterol, and are a |
| - Chopsticks | | | | good source of fiber and potassium. one serving of |
| - Steaming baskets | | | | bamboo shoots is equal to 10% of the daily fiber a |
| - Tea strainers | | | | person needs in their diet. |
| - Skimming spiders | | | | The use of bamboo is on the rise, especially within |
| - Rolling pins | | | | the realm of the culinary arts. |
| - Spice racks | | | | |