Full Description

About Betel Nut

Betel nut is the seed of the fruit of the areca palm. It is also known as areca nut. The common names, preparations and specific ingredients vary by cultural group and individuals who use it. Betel nut is a stimulant drug, which means it speeds up the messages travelling between the brain and the body.

Benefits
Many people chew betel nut for the energy boost it produces. This is likely due to the nut's natural alkaloids, which release adrenaline. It may also result in feelings of euphoria and well-being. Some traditional beliefs hold that it may offer relief for a range of ailments, from dry mouth to digestive problems.

Nutritive Value/Benefits

Carbohydrate - 46.2gm,

Protein - 4.2gm,

Fat - 4.2gm,

Prosperous - 119mg,

Iron - 1.4mg,

Vitamin A - Trace,

Vitamin B6 - Trace,

Digestive time - 3hours,

Calories - 245.

Storage & Uses

Once betel nuts are harvested, the nuts in plastic bags could be stored 7 to 10 days at room temperature, which is the probable shelf-life of betel nuts sold in the CNMI. As the storage period extends, the texture of the husk and kernel becomes harder and the total juiciness of betel nut decreases. 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 the appetite.

Shelf-Life

Commonly the betel nuts stay fresh for almost ten days at room temperature. If they are stored for more than ten days at room temperature, they will start spoiling. If you store them in the refrigerator, they will last for few months, retaining their peak quality.

Storage Tips

The ripe arecanuts, after harvest, are sun-dried for some days and stored for one year without husking. When market prices are reasonable, the arecanut are husked, and such nuts (chali) are sold in the market [3]. In godowns, this chali is stored in gunny bags for variable periods.

Storage Temperature

As can be seen from the above table, betel nut dry fruit stores 3 months naturally in room temperature to start to go mouldy, and SC sum exceeds standard; When under freezer (15 ℃) condition and inflated with nitrogen, charcoal absorption room temperature.

Shipment Info

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