A protein similar to the protein in cow's milk was found in bamboo shoots

 A group of scientists from the Chinese State Bamboo Research Center has found that bamboo can become a new source of protein and help in the fight against world hunger. In a message from scientists for the South China Morning Post, which I have read sfera.fm It is indicated that bamboo contains a large amount of protein similar to that from cow's milk, as well as essential amino acids, iron and dietary fiber. 

 Bamboo has the potential to act as a sustainable food resource, scientists say. They also noted that there are 800 species of bamboo growing in China, of which only 153 are edible and 56 are of high quality. At the same time, only a small percentage of bamboo produced in the country is harvested for food — more than two thirds remain to rot in the fields, as supply exceeds demand, and farmers do not spend resources on harvesting excess crops. 

Scientists see great potential in this product in terms of providing food to the growing population of the planet and urge further research on bamboo as a source of protein, the message says.