What is Pandan Leaf?
Pandan leaf is a fragrant herb cherished throughout Southeast Asia. Also known as “the vanilla of the East,” it adds a gentle sweet aroma and natural color to dishes and sweets. Heating enhances its fragrance and brings out its characteristic natural green hue. Though still relatively unfamiliar in Japan, it is a versatile plant with a gentle fragrance and wide range of uses, offering great potential.
Brown Sugar Kaya
“Brown Sugar Kaya” crafted with an unwavering commitment to Okinawan ingredients. This uniquely Okinawan spread harmonizes the gentle aroma of pandan leaves with the deep sweetness of black sugar and the clean finish of sea salt. It reinterprets the beloved Southeast Asian “Pandan Kaya” using Okinawa's climate and ingredients.
＜Features of Black Sugar Kaya＞
- Generously uses Okinawan pandan leaves
- Combines Aguni Island brown sugar and granulated sugar for a sweetness that isn't too heavy
- Hamahiga Island sea salt brings out a clean, refreshing aftertaste
- An Okinawan twist on the traditional Southeast Asian pandan kaya
- Perfect on toast, and also pairs wonderfully with ice cream or yogurt
Pandan “meets” OKINAWA.
A new pandan spread packed with Okinawa's charm in every jar.
Pandan Craft
Pandan Craft by Pandan Ambassador (trademark pending) is a contemporary craft that draws inspiration from the wisdom of grass weaving passed down through Okinawan lifestyle and culture, and emulates the sculptural beauty of Thailand's Pap Baitoey Pen Dokmai. It is shaped using pandan leaves.
Pandan leaves are not a material that can be used as long as rattan. Over time, they dry out, their color changes to brown, and their texture gradually shifts to a crispy feel. Yet, their gentle, sweet fragrance remains.
This very change is the charm of Pandan Craft. More than tools for continuous use, these crafts are meant to be gently left within daily life as objects that hold the air, scents, and memories of time encountered on journeys.
Pandan Leaf Powder
We are advancing the development of pandan leaf farms while leveraging our expertise in pandan utilization across Southeast Asia to develop pandan leaf powder for the Japanese and global markets.
We are building a raw material business focused on beverage, confectionery, and baking applications, providing support for specification design and product development tailored to each use.
While currently in the development phase, we welcome inquiries from OEM partners and food manufacturers at any time.