Tag: Pandan health benefits

A 2006 study published in the *Kasetsart Journal* found that fresh pandan leaves contain very low levels of natural sugars, with only 2.38 mg/g fructose and 1.77 mg/g glucose. This reveals a critical distinction regarding how much sugar is in pandan naturally versus in popular, sugar-laden desserts.

Over 600 species of the tropical pandan plant exist, but not all of its distinctive, blade-like leaves are edible. The edible varieties, most commonly *Pandanus amaryllifolius*, are prized in Southeast Asian cooking for their sweet, fragrant aroma and are generally safe for consumption when prepared correctly.

Used for centuries in Southeast Asian traditional medicine, preliminary research suggests that pandan leaves contain valuable vitamins and antioxidants that may boost overall health. But how healthy is pandan when incorporated into a modern diet, and what do current studies indicate about its medicinal properties?