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Betel Nut

Areca catechu:

found widely in tropical islands of the pacific

There are many cultures that chew the Betel Nut. It is not considered an edible nut. Chewing the nut is a habil, much like smoking is to westerners.

 

 

Betel Nut palms are widely found in island throughout hte southwestern Pacific. The nuts are about 3" long. with an orange and/or bright red cover. Inside there are numerous kernels about an inch in length.

A. concinna
A. nagensis
A. gladiformis
A. valiso
A. ipot
A. macrocalyx
A. pumila
A. triandra

When a person chews Betel, it takes both the leaf of the palm and the leaf of the Betel Pepper, a finely ground lime, and other spices.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following letter was received:

Dear Sirs,

We are the leading exporters of betel nuts in Kerala- India. We would like to know that whether you are interested to import "betel nuts" from India. If yes, please contact us through e-mail at royalimpex@yahoo.com or phone no. 0091-488-430682 or fax: 0091-488-433225.

If you are not interested in this matter, kindly help us to get some addresses for the same at Mexico.

Thanking you, with regards, for Royal Impex, Managing Partner,

Mohammed

 

European beech, used as an oil source and is also edible.

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