Following my general rule with Asian foods ("If it has pepper, buy it") I bought a can of bamboo tips from *takes deep breath* The China National Cereals, Oils, and Foodstuffs Import and Export Corporation. The front label says "Chilli Bamboo Shoots Tip" The ingredient listing says "Bamboo Shoots, Tip Chilli, Salt, Oil" _________________________________________________________________ There are now three new levels of MSN Hotmail Extra Storage! Learn more. http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-us&page=hotmail/es2&ST=1