- Banana leaves have a wide range of applications because they are large, flexible, waterproof and decorative. They are used for
cooking, wrapping, and food-serving in a wide range of cuisines in tropical and subtropical areas. Banana leaves contain a plant compound called polyphenols such as epigallocatechin (EGCG), also found in green tea. Polyphenols are natural antioxidants that fight free radicals and prevent disease.
- Although banana leaves are not easy to digest if eaten directly, the food placed on it will absorb polyphenols from the leaves, so you will get healthy nutrients from it. Banana leaf also has anti-bacterial properties that can kill bacteria in food, reducing the risk of illness or illness for you.