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Pandan leaves

Pandan leaves are aromatic tropical leaves used to flavor rice, desserts, drinks, and savory dishes.

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About Pandan leaves

Pandan leaves are long, narrow, glossy green leaves with a distinctive sweet, floral, and grassy aroma. They are used to flavour rice, desserts, drinks, syrups, custards, and savoury dishes, with whole leaves commonly used to perfume food rather than eaten directly.

The leaves are fibrous and usually remain firm during cooking. Fresh leaves are most aromatic, while frozen, dried, sliced, blended, and processed forms may differ in aroma and colour. Whole leaves provide an infusion, whereas cutting or pounding them releases more of their flavour and colour.

Pandan leaves may be knotted, folded, or tied into a preparation, then removed before serving. They are sold fresh, frozen, or dried and may also appear as pandan paste or extract. Sliced, blended, or juiced leaves distribute more colour and flavour and retain different amounts of edible leaf material.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Pandan leaves

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Pandan leaves nutrition & diet

Pandan leaves nutritional value

Reference: Pandan, leaves, raw

Per 100 g of 100 g fresh edible portion in the stated food form.

Calories
94kcal
Protein
3.2g
Carbs
19.5g
Fat
0.4g

Official AFACI reference value per 100 g. Origin, variety and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

Use a reference matching the supplied pandan leaves and their preparation, including fresh, frozen, dried, infused, blended, or juiced forms. Often the leaves perfume food and are removed, so the reference must distinguish contact use from consumed leaf material and account for the complete recipe.

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Diet considerations

Pandan leaves are plant-derived, but recipe compatibility depends on whether they are consumed or used only as an infusion. Added dairy, eggs, meat, seafood, or animal stock changes the dish. Rice, cereal flours, starches, sweeteners, and coatings may also alter portion-dependent carbohydrate patterns.

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.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: AFACI Asian FCDB 1.1 — Pandan, leaves, raw ↗. 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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