Pandan (Pandanus Amaryllifolius)

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Pandan (Malay and Indonesian), scientific name pandanus amaryllifolius, is a tropical plant of the genus pandanus (screwpine).

It is an evergreen plant with erect, slender, blade-like leaves that spread in a fan shape.

The leaves are aromatic and are widely used in Southeast and South Asia to flavor food.

The green juice obtained from the leaves is widely used as a food coloring and flavoring agent in Malaysian and Indonesian cuisine.

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