A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Long, narrow green leaves with pointed tips, parallel veins and a pronounced central fold. Use culinary pandan from a food supplier; this entry does not cover other screw-pine species or ornamental plants.
In the kitchen
Leaves are infused or blended and strained for cakes, rice, coconut desserts and drinks. Whole fibrous leaves used for flavouring are removed before eating. Dried leaf powder is also used.
Fresh leaves, dried leaves, pure powder and prepared extracts differ in strength; sweetened mixes may contain other ingredients. Hainan standard DBS 46/004-2022 recommends no more than 30 g daily as fresh-leaf equivalent and says pandan leaf products are unsuitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding and for infants and young children. This is leaf quantity, not the weight of a finished dessert. Follow product directions.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有斑斓叶（香露兜）吗？
Does this dish contain Pandan leaves?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
