The betel, Piper betle, is a species of flowering plant in the pepper family Piperaceae, native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen, dioecious vine, with glossy heart-shaped leaves and white catkins. Betel plants are cultivated for their leaves which are most commonly used as flavoring in chewing areca nut.
PRODUCT INFO
Betel Leaves are medium to large in size and oblong to heart-shaped, averaging 7-15 centimeters in length and 5-11 centimeters in width. The dark green leaves are flat, broad, and pliable and have a smooth, but slightly leathery texture. There is also a central vein the runs the length of the leaf with many smaller veins branching throughout. Each Betel Leaves tapers to a point on the non-stem end and grows on climbing vines. Betel Leaves are chewy and have a sharp, tangy, and peppery taste.Betel Leaves are used primarily for their medicinal properties and as wrappings for other ingredients. They are most commonly used as a wrapper for the areca nut or tobacco and when chewed they impart a peppery flavor. The leaf is also chewed along with other barks and leaves such as sweetened coconut, lime, cardamom, anise seeds, licorice, and fruit preserves.
USES
Betel Leaves can also be found as a street snack with chocolate syrup poured over them or used as an edible garnish for other dishes. Paan leaves pair well with dried shrimp, coconut, mint, garlic, ginger, chiles, carrots, peanuts, chocolate, and lime. Betel Leaves will keep up to three days when unwashed and stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
Our fresh betel leaves are handpicked to ensure the highest quality, perfect for traditional use in cultural and religious practices, as well as for culinary applications. Known for their aromatic properties and medicinal benefits, betel leaves are often used for chewing, in Ayurvedic remedies, and in various culinary preparations. They are also a significant part of many rituals and celebrations worldwide.
We provide betel leaves in bulk, carefully sorted and packed to ensure their freshness and vibrant green color. Available for wholesale and export, we meet the needs of distributors, retailers, and businesses in diverse markets. Our focus on sustainability and quality control guarantees that every order meets your expectations, delivered on time.
The betel plant is a creeper with shiny, green, smooth, heart-shaped leaves. ... As food - It is often chewed with the mineral slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) and the betel nut to increase salivation and as a stimulant. The saliva is often stained red from the chewing.
Betel leaf is mostly consumed in Asia, and elsewhere in the world by some Asian emigrants, as betel quid or in paan, with Areca nut and/or tobacco. In India and Sri Lanka, a sheaf of betel leaves is traditionally offered as a mark of respect and auspicious beginnings.
USD per ton
USD 430- USD 600 per MT
Product origin
TamilNadu - India
"Cultivation Type Natural.
Place of Origin - India
Port Of Loading - Cochin Port , Chennai Port ,Tuticorin Port All India Port.
Payment Term
a. 40% AP & 60% DP,
b. 100% LC.
Minimum Order Quantity 20 feet container and Packing as per buyer requirement.
