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    • 4 Health Benefits From The Fragrant Pandan

    Health benefits
    of the
    fragrant pandan

    Nigella Lawson quote

    ALL ABOUT PANDAN

    Scientifically known as Pandanus Amaryllifolius, it's a tropical plant in the Pandanus (screwpine) genus.

    • Known for its bright green appearance and sweet fragrant smell
    • Leaves have a hint of rose, almond and vanilla flavour
    • Some variant of the pandan yields flowers known as Kewra
    • Found in Southeast Asia & South Asia
    • Gaining popularity in UK and US as a food flavouring
    • Pandan leaves contain isoprene esters, tannins, glycosides, alkaloids, and richly scented essential oils

    FORMS OF PANDAN USAGE

    FOOD FLAVOURING

    Bruised Pandan leaves and its extract adds flavour to rice dishes, and glutinous and tapioca-based desserts and puddings. E.g.: nasi lemak, kuih talam, kaya, onde-onde

    FOOD WRAP

    Used as a wrap for grilling, barbecuing or steaming chicken, meat, fish and desserts.

    This adds a sweet, floral-like note to dishes

    NATURAL INSECT REPELLENT

    Pandan extract or tea can be sprayed around the house or on the body as a natural insect repellent

    It is natural, and therefore safe for children

    PANDAN TEA

    Clean and knot 8-10 blades of pandan leaves, boil them in a pot of water for 10 minutes and simmer for 5 minutes

    Add ginger and/or lemongrass for additional flavour

    FORMS OF PANDAN USAGE

    RELIEVES PAIN

    Pandan has laxative properties, and its leaves can act as a pain reliever for:

    Headache

    Headache

    Ear pain

    Ear pain

    Stomach spasms (due to inflammation & infection)

    Stomach spasms
    (due to inflammation & infection)

    Chest pain

    Chest pain

    Arthritis

    Arthritis

    Detoxifies Your Body

    DETOXIFIES YOUR BODY

    Adding pandan leaves to your diet helps your liver with its detoxifying function. It helps discharge toxins and unhealthy substances from your liver and body. Since it is a mild laxative, it eases the process of waste excretion.

    Prevents Dandruff

    PREVENTS DANDRUFF

    Pandan is a natural remedy to solve the dandruff dilemma. Mash or blend 10 fresh leaves until smooth, and mix with 100ml of water. Apply the mixture on your scalp, wrap with a towel and leave for 30 minutes. Then, rinse with water or shampoo.

    Anti-hyperglycemic Effects

    ANT-HYPERGLYCEMIC EFFECTS

    According to a study in Thailand, published in Pharmacognosy Magazine in 2015, pandan tea/extract helps people lower their sugar level in their blood. It’s been proven that the plasma glucose of the people studied had lowered significantly throughout the period of study. 

    Our gastronomical affair with pandan

    OUR GASTRONOMICAL AFFAIR WITH PANDAN

    Adding pandan to your dishes as a natural flavouring is truly simple. There are plenty of recipes online to help you incorporate pandan into your daily meals!

    Start exploring and add your own pandan twist to your favourite dishes.

    The above articles are intended for informational purposes only. AIA accepts no responsibility for loss which may arise from reliance on information contained in the articles.

    What do you usually use Pandan for?

    • Yes (55%)
    • No (45%)

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