Banana leaf

Also Known As : Vaazhya Elai

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

They have a grassy and sweet taste.

Usage Tips

Banana leaves are used as a waterproof wrapper to cook food and add flavor.
In southeast Asia, they are frequently used instead of plates, as well as to wrap foods such as fish and rice before steaming.
In Mexican cuisine, they are used to wrap tamales, as well as seafood and poultry dishes.
They are best used fresh. However, if they are in surplus amount, then wrap them in newspaper and store them in a cool, dry place.

Description

Banana leaves are leaves of the banana plant .They are large, elongated, and slightly rounded. The surface of the banana leaves are waxy, flexible, and glossy, and they range in color from lime, olive green, to dark green. The banana leaves do not have branching veins, and this makes them vulnerable to tearing easily. They are available throughout the year. They are believed to have originated in Southeast Asia. They are used by Hindus and Buddhists as a decorative element for special functions, marriages, and ceremonies in Southern India and Southeast Asia. They are used in various cuisines like Indian, Indonesian, Malaysian and Singaporean, Philippine, Mexican and Central American.

Health benefits

Banana leaves contain polyphenols, a type of antioxidants, which is needed to fight many disorders caused by free radicals in the body.⁽¹⁾
They help to reduce inflammation.⁽¹⁾
They are used traditionally to cure wounds and irritation.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Ensure that banana leaves are free from blemishes, tears and browning.

Resource & Links

(1) https://drhealthbenefits.com/herbal/leaves/health-benefits-of-banana-leaves

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