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Kewda, Hoa dứa - Pandanus
Pandanus fascicularis
Keora, Padang, Pandanus, Pandanus odoratissimus
No specific contraindications in available data.
Phenylethyl methyl ether (the major constituent at 65 to 75 percent) has rat oral LD50 of 4.1 g per kg, low toxicity. No irritation or sensitization at 8 percent test level.
Contains no known carcinogens.
| Phenylethyl methyl ether | 65.6 – 75.4 % |
| Terpinen-4-ol | 0 – 21.0 % |
| 2-Phenylethyl acetate | 2.8 – 3.5 % |
| p-Cymene | 0.3 – 3.1 % |
| α-Terpineol | 0 – 2.9 % |
| γ-Terpinene | tr – 2.4 % |
| β-Pinene | 0.1 – 1.2 % |
Pandanus fascicularis is a tropical screwpine, not to be confused with the pineapple (Ananas comosus). The flowers carry a distinctively deep aroma. The oil is steam-distilled from the flowers.
Mainly produced in Odisha, India. Limited production, the oil is very expensive.
Family Pandanaceae. Pandan leaves (same family, different species, Pandanus amaryllifolius) are used as a green flavoring in Southeast Asian cuisine.