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Betel Nut

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Betel Nut

Property Specification
Appearance Small, round to oval nuts with a hard, brownish shell
Size Diameter: 2 to 5 cm
Weight Average weight: 10 to 15 grams per nut
Texture Hard outer shell with a fibrous inner flesh
Color Brown to dark brown (outer shell); white to pale yellow (inner flesh)
Moisture Content Typically 10% to 20%
Chemical Composition Contains arecoline, tannins, and essential oils
Flavor Bitter, astringent taste
Aroma Distinctive, earthy aroma
Storage Conditions Cool, dry place; ideally at temperatures below 20°C