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Banana leaves are no strangers in the life of the Vietnamese people, banana leaves used to pack the aromatic rice cake; rice cake, teddybread, sticky rice, good luck. Not only in the world, in some South Indian states, they have traditionally used banana leaves to serve food: Rice, meat, vegetables, lentils, curry and pickles are all served on the same leaves.

And in fact, banana leaves bring more benefits than we think.

1. Healthy

According to Indiatimes, banana leaves contain a plant-derived 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 receive healthy nutrients from there.

In addition, it is believed that banana leaves have anti-bacterial properties that can kill pathogens in food, reducing the risk of illness or illness for you.

2. Tastes better

Banana leaves have a wax coating that is fragrant and delicate but distinct. When hot food is placed on the leaves, the wax melts and blends into the food that makes them taste better.

3. Environmentally friendly

Most people use plastic disks or disposable foams to store food when they need it, but banana leaves are an environmentally friendly option. Because they decay in a very short time, unlike plastics, it takes hundreds of years to decompose.

4. Clean up

Banana leaves do not need to be cleaned much, just rinse with clean water that we can use. If you are eating where sanitation standards are problematic, it is best to keep food in banana leaves instead of a properly cleaned dish or plastic sheet.

5. No chemicals

Metal or plastic discs, when washed with soap and water, can still leave traces of chemicals in the soap on the dish, contaminating your food. But with banana leaves only need to be washed with clean water thoroughly and do not need to wash with soap, so your food will be immune to chemicals.

6. Handy

In fact, a banana boat is quite large, it can contain a meal consisting of many different ingredients. The leaves are largely waterproof, thanks to their waxy coatings, so they can keep the sauces tasteless and stick too much sauce in the food container.