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Banana Leaf

Banana leaf is a broad leaf used to wrap, line, and present foods during cooking or serving.

Banana Leaf — illustrative ingredient image

About Banana Leaf

Banana leaf is the broad, flexible leaf of a banana plant, used mainly to wrap, line, cook, carry, or present food rather than eaten as a vegetable. It can enclose rice, fish, meat, doughs, sweets, and other preparations, helping contain food during cooking or serving.

Fresh leaves are green, smooth, and pliable, with a mild grassy, leafy aroma that can lend a subtle fragrance to food. They are fibrous and not usually served as part of the edible portion. Brief heating softens the leaf and makes it easier to fold without tearing.

Leaves may be used fresh, wilted, briefly heated, frozen, or dried. They are sold whole or as cut sections, with size, thickness, tear resistance, and aroma varying according to plant type, maturity, and handling. Dried leaves require rehydration or softening before wrapping.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for banana leaf

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English

Banana leaf

English

Banana leaves

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Banana Leaf nutrition & diet

Banana Leaf nutritional value

Representative benchmark: Fruit, not further specified

Representative nutrition benchmarkOfficial table values for a comparable food category, not a laboratory measurement of this exact ingredient.

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
75kcal
Protein
1.1g
Carbs
8.4g
Fat
3.7g

Representative benchmark from a comparable official food-composition category; it is not a laboratory measurement of this exact ingredient. The displayed reference form must be considered, and species, cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

Banana leaf is commonly used as a wrapper, liner, or serving surface rather than eaten. Establish whether any leaf material is intentionally consumed; otherwise assess the food enclosed or presented on it. Cooking in the leaf does not make the container an equivalent edible portion for reference matching.

Compare the right form: Match a reference only when edible banana leaf is explicitly identified; otherwise match the exact wrapped, steamed, grilled, or served food.

Diet considerations

Banana leaf is a plant-derived material, but it usually contributes a vessel or wrapper rather than an edible food portion. Dietary compatibility comes from the contents, which may include rice or other cereals, meat, fish, eggs, dairy, oils, sauces, or coatings. Establish whether the leaf is discarded before classification.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Pacific Nutrient Database 2020 — 01.1.6.5.9_99 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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