Pandan is a herbaceous tropical plant that grows abundantly in Southeast Asia. In Chinese, it is known as "fragrant plant" because of its unique, sweet aroma. The cultivated plant, which is similar to the palm, features upright bright green leaves that are long, slender, and spiky.

Where is the origin of Pandan?

The origins of Pandan leaves is relatively unknown, but it is believed to be native to Southeast Asia and is still widely cultivated there. Today Pandan leaves can be found fresh and frozen at specialty grocers in South India, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and West New Guinea.

Is Pandan from Philippines?

In the Philippines, pandan leaves are locally known for their fragrance and as the main dessert to a favorite dessert: buko pandan. For the proprietor of a Laguna-based business that sells eco-bags in the Philippines, there's more to pandan leaves than just being for consumption.