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Get to know the benefits of banana leaves
The benefits of banana leaves are widely used in the food industry, and the biotechnology industry. Banana leaves also have great health benefits, including helping to control blood sugar, improve blood circulation, and strengthen the immune system. using banana leaves to wrap food can be a source of antioxidants and polyphenols for the body that act as antioxidants, lignin, hemicellulose, protein, and allantoin.
Banana leaves are rich in polyphenols which are a type of antioxidant, antioxidants are needed to fight various disorders caused by free radicals in the body.
The polyphenol content in them helps in preventing aging, several diseases in the body, including cancer. Banana leaves can also be used in the handicraft industry and as compost material to enrich nutrients in the soil.
Characteristics and types of banana leaves we recommend
Stone banana leaves have thick leaves, and have a fairly thick layer of wax.
The leaves have a softer texture and do not tear easily, the petiole is 45-60 cm long.
Plantain leaves are long and wide, spread out with waxy leaf parts.
This banana leaf is also reinforced with a leaf stalk that is between 30-40 cm long, if used, you must wait for it to wither so that it is strong and not easily torn.
The leaves of pisang kepok have an elongated and wide lanceolate shape, on young leaves the surface is light green sometimes waxy.
The stalk is long, ranging from 30 – 40 cm. Withered kepok banana leaves have good folding and tearing resistance properties
Production process of banana leaves
Banana Leaf Picking
The leaves should be 100-150 cm long, 50 cm wide, free from caterpillars or other pests, smooth or unblemished leaves, strong characteristics and not easily torn.
Vacuum Sealer
To preserve, protect, and keep banana leaves fresh longer, it is used to pack banana leaves in plastic bags or special containers by removing the air inside. The vacuum process makes the banana leaf material oxygen-free.
Reefer Container
This type of container is equipped with a cooling and temperature control system that is capable of
maintain the right temperature, so that banana leaves are not easily damaged or wilted, are more durable, and maintain the quality of banana leaves while in transit.
