Betel nuts are eaten after having been processed commercially. Unripe or ripe nuts are shelled, boiled and sun-dried, then crushed with lime and catechu, a red, astringent extract made from boiled ...

While it's commonly chewed with areca nut or tobacco (which should be avoided due to health risks), the betel leaf itself is ...

Mangaluru: In response to repeated claims by the World Health Organization (WHO) that areca nut (betel nut) is “carcinogenic, ...

Paan has deep cultural roots and sensory appeal, especially when used as a post-meal treat. While some ingredients in sweet ...

All three episodes of Tribe with Bruce Parry are available to stream on BBC iPlayer. The White Lotus star said the US comedy ...