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Banana leaves are popular in many parts of the world due to its numerous uses including wrapping up and cooking food, in various ceremonial purposes as well as decorations for festive occasions. The banana leaf comes with a very distinctive aroma and taste, a bit earthy, sweet or nutty like while the leaf is found mainly in tropical climates such as Sri Lanka where it grows all year long.
The edible banana leaves which are used for cooking and wrapping purposes are usually harvested when they are quite young before they are overly fibrous and large. The young banana leaves are used for cooking, wrapping and rolling food items like dumplings, steaming rice and creating various sweet desserts. Many serve food on banana leaves during festivities and weddings making it one of the best natural plates or serving mats. The leaves are biodegradable making them an eco friendly product and a healthier alternative to plastic plates. The banana leaf is said to have antibacterial properties that can possible destroy germs and bacteria that might be lingering in your food.
