Pandan extract is a fragrant flavoring made from the leaves of the pandan plant (also called screwpine), widely used in Southeast Asian cuisine. It has a sweet, floral, and grassy aroma that enhances both sweet and savory dishes.

In Sweets and Desserts

• Cakes & Cupcakes: For pandan sponge cakes, chiffon cakes (e.g., bánh bông lan lá dứa), and pandan-flavored cupcakes.

• Jellies & Puddings: Added to agar jelly (rau câu), coconut jellies, or custards.

• Sticky Rice & Rice Cakes: Like xôi lá dứa (pandan sticky rice) or bánh da lợn.

• Ice Cream & Drinks: Pandan-flavored ice cream, bubble tea, or milk drinks.

In Savory Dishes

• Fragrant Rice: Cooked with rice (like pandan coconut rice or Thai jasmine rice with pandan).

In Baking & Cooking

• Used as a natural green color and flavor in baking and pastry making.

• Can be combined with coconut milk for a classic Southeast Asian flavor.