Mushrooms:
The most commonly consumed mushroom in the world is Agaricus
bisporus or the white button mushroom. Only about
45% of mushrooms produced are consumed in the fresh form.
The rest of the 55% is processed with 5% in the dehydrated
form and 50% in the canned mushrooms form.
Baby Corn:
Baby Corn is a relatively a new vegetable. Tender and
sweet baby corns are often used in Chinese dishes and
salads. Seeds are sown in spring and are cultivated like
regular sweet corns. Most baby corn commercially available
in the U.S. is grown and processed in Asia, particularly
in Thailand.
Bamboo shoots:
Bamboo shoots are young, new canes that are harvested
for food before they are two weeks old or one-foot tall.
They are used frequently in Asian cuisine. Commercially
canned bamboo shoots are common, but fresh, locally grown
bamboo has far better flavor and texture.
