Product Description

Banana leaves are part of the banana plant (Musa spp.) which are often used for various purposes, especially in the culinary, industrial and traditional ceremonies. In Indonesia, banana leaves are widely used as natural food wrappers, serving mats, as well as materials in various industries such as pharmaceuticals and handicrafts. Indonesia has various types of bananas that produce high quality leaves, such as Pisang Kepok, Banana Raja, Banana Batu, and Banana Klutuk. Banana leaves from Indonesia are known to have a strong, wide, flexible and heat-resistant texture, making them suitable for various purposes.

Types of Banana Leaves that are Widely Used

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• Kepok Banana Leaves → Strong, thick, not easy to tear, suitable for wrapping food

• Raja Banana leaves → Wide, bright green, used in traditional ceremonies & serving food

• Stone Banana Leaves → Smaller in size, often used as food bases or decorations

• Klutuk Banana Leaves (Forest Banana) → Strong fiber, often used in the craft industry

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Benefits of Banana Leaves

• As a traditional food wrapper → Such as lemper, pepes, lontong, and rice wrap

• Gives a distinctive aroma to food → When steamed or grilled, adds natural flavor

• Used in traditional ceremonies → As decoration, coasters or ritual equipment

• Herbal & traditional medicine ingredients → Boiled water from banana leaves is often used in natural medicine

• Industrial raw materials → For making banana leaf plates, biodegradable packaging, and environmentally friendly paper

Advantages of Indonesian Banana Leaves

• Flexible & not easy to tear, ideal for wrapping hot food

• Environmentally friendly, biodegradable & chemical free

• Adds natural aroma to food, enhancing traditional taste

• Available in large sizes, suitable for the natural food & packaging industry

Banana leaves from Indonesia are widely used both for local consumption and export to various countries that are looking for environmentally friendly packaging alternatives

Chemical Content of Banana Leaves

Physical Characteristics of Indonesian Banana Leaves

• Size: Length 50–200 cm, Width 30–80 cm

• Color: Fresh green with a slight layer of natural wax

• Texture: Flexible, doesn't tear easily when heated

• Heat Resistance: Can be used to wrap food when steamed or grilled

• Shelf Life: Lasts up to 7–10 days in fresh condition

• Polyphenols & Flavonoids → Natural antioxidants, help preserve food

• Natural Fiber → Helps in digestion when used in herbal concoctions

• Chemical-free plants → Environmentally friendly and biodegradable