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🍰 Food & Drinks term
Pandan
A fragrant tropical leaf used to flavour and colour cakes, kueh and drinks a natural green.
Why it matters
Pandan gives many Singapore desserts their signature aroma and green colour, from kueh to chiffon cakes.
🇸🇬 In Singapore
Pandan is so common in Singapore that it is sometimes called the vanilla of Southeast Asia. You will find it in kueh, kaya, chiffon cakes and drinks, prized for its fragrance and natural green colour.
Tips before you buy
- Natural pandan colour is softer than artificial green.
- Look for pandan in cakes, kaya and kueh listings.
- Fresh pandan desserts are best eaten soon after purchase.