Product name Betel nut Type Dried Color Natural brown Moisture 14% max Admixture 0.1% max Cutting 80-85% - 85-90% 95-99% Impurity 0.5% max Shelf life 12 Months Packing As customer's requirement Processing type Raw , whole, split ( half cut ), slice Crops Year Newest crop The areca nut is the fruit of the areca palm, which grows in much of the tropical Pacific, Southeast and South Asia, and parts of east Africa. It is commonly referred to as betel nut so it is easily confused with betel leaves that are often used to wrap it. Arecoline is responsible for some of the effects of betel quid chewing, such as alertness, increased stamina, a sense of well-being, euphoria, and salivation. Chewing the nut stimulates the flow of saliva to aid digestion. Betel nut also has been used to stimulate appetite. Chewed betel nut produces a stimulant response that, in low doses, is similar to caffeine or nicotine. In high doses, betel nut produces cocaine-like effects including elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, dilated pupils, anxiety, insomnia, and cardiac arrhythmia. Oral cancer and other dangers. Research has revealed some serious health risks of betel nut. ... Regular chewing of betel nut can also cause gum irritation and tooth decay. Teeth may become permanently stained deep red or even black. Betel nut (Areca catechu) is Not illegal and not controlled in the United States. This means all parts of the plant and its extracts are legal to cultivate, buy, possess, and distribute (sell, trade or give) without a license or prescription. If sold as a supplement, sales must conform to U.S. supplement laws.Usually, for chewing, a few slices of the nut are wrapped in a betel leaf along with calcium hydroxide (slaked lime) and may include clove, cardamom, catechu (kattha), or other spices for extra flavoring. Betel leaf has a fresh, peppery taste, but it can also be bitter to varying degrees depending on the variety. The betel leaves used to make paan have a range of healing and curative benefits. The leaves contain vitamins such as niacin, riboflavin, vitamin C If you're interested in our product, please feel free to contact us.
