Health benefits of Banana Leaves
Banana leaves are rich in antioxidants called polyphenols, which are also found in green tea and leafy vegetables
Hot food served on the banana leaves absorbs the polyphenols and enters our system
Polyphenols have anti-bacterial properties
The leaves have a wax-like coating, imparting waterproof properties, so don’t become soggy
Ghee and oil do not stick to banana leaf, so enjoying their flavours is easier
Banana leaves are used to make steamed idli, Gujarati snack, panki; Parsi’s patra ni machchi, Assam’s bhapot diya maach and so on
Banana leaf is a disposable plate and is consumed by cattle
Since it’s disposable, food or saliva from previous course do not enter our system
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