Pandan

@nawala123 (22610)

Indonesia

August 31, 2026 4:34am CST

Pandan is a tropical plant belonging to the genus *Pandanus*, commonly known as pandan. It has fragrant leaves that are widely used as a flavoring in various Southeast Asian dishes. Additionally, pandan is used in some South Asian cuisines as well as in Hainanese cuisine from China. In Indonesia, many foods and drinks are flavored with pandan leaves to produce a good aroma.

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Dr Souvik Chatterji

@sathviksouvik (23581)

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31 Aug

the plant looks awesome

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@nawala123 (22610)

• Indonesia

31 Aug

Yes itnis. I think its popular in India too

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@AmbiePam (126489)

• United States

31 Aug

I think this is the first I’ve heard of this plant. That’s interesting information.

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@nawala123 (22610)

• Indonesia

31 Aug

Welcome. You can find it in Asian market

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@May2k8 (20042)

• Indonesia

31 Aug

Depending on where we are, it is sometimes not used in food and beverages.

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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18920)

• Torrington, Connecticut

31 Aug

Its such a pretty plant

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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18920)

• Torrington, Connecticut

1 Sep

@nawala123 What does it smell like?

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@nawala123 (22610)

• Indonesia

1 Sep

@BACONSTRIPSXXX soft fragrance. Good for Snack and drink

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@nawala123 (22610)

• Indonesia

31 Aug

Yes it is. The smell is awesome. It is usually door cooking or making dessert

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@JudyEv (387687)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Sep

They talk about pandan in outback Australia but I don't know if it's the same thing.

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@nawala123 (22610)

• Indonesia

1 Sep

there are several kind of it. in shore area there pandan but the leaves is not for cooking, for handicraft

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@Wrexxo (6772)

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31 Aug

Thanks for sharing..never heard of it

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@nawala123 (22610)

• Indonesia

31 Aug

It is popular in south and south east Asia

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luisadannointed

@luisadannointed (12694)

• Philippines

4 Sep

I love it in rice it makes the rice smell so good.

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@nawala123 (22610)

• Indonesia

4 Sep

yeah, rice is better with it.