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Arecanut

Pure, Earthy Flavor and Premium Quality

Sri Lankan Arecanut – A Timeless Tradition

Sri Lankan arecanut, cherished for its unique earthy flavor and cultural significance, is a versatile product used in traditional chewing blends and ceremonial practices. Carefully harvested and processed to ensure premium quality, our arecanut guarantees unmatched freshness and purity. Whether for personal use or cultural traditions, this sustainably sourced product is a reflection of Sri Lanka’s rich heritage.

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Product Specifications

Areca nut, commonly known as betel nut, is the seed of the Areca catechu palm. In Sri Lanka, it is a traditional product often consumed with betel leaves and is also processed for export markets.

General Information

Common Name

Betel Nut, Supari (India), Puwak (Sri Lanka) Areca Nut (Betel Nut)

Botanical Name

Areca catechu

Origin

Sri Lanka

Forms Available

Whole Areca Nut, Sliced, Split, Dried, Boiled, Polished

Physical Specifications

Shape

Oval or round seed

Size

Diameter: 2 – 4 cm

Weight per Nut

10g – 20g

Color (Raw Nut)

Green when fresh; brown when ripe/dried

Color (Processed)

Reddish-brown, dark brown, polished white (depending on processing type)

Moisture Content

5% – 10%

Impurities/Foreign Matter

0% – 2% (max)

Cut Variants

Whole, split, flake, fine-cut, diced

Aflatoxin Content

Within permissible limits (as per EU/US standards)

Shelf Life

12 – 18 months (cool, dry storage)

Chemical Composition

Moisture

5% – 10% (max)

Fat Content

10% – 15%

Tannins

15% – 22% (important for astringency)

Crude Fiber

12% – 16%

Alkaloids (Arecoline):

1% – 0.5%

Protein

4% – 8%

Carbohydrates

50% – 65%

Calcium

200 – 300 mg/100g

Grades (Common Export Grades)

Grade
Description
Grade A
Whole nuts, uniform size, minimal breakage
Grade B
Slightly smaller or broken, but clean
Grade C
Mixed size, more broken nuts, lower price
Special Polished
Peeled, polished, uniform bright finish

Processing Types

Sun-Dried

Boiled and Dried

Polished (White or Red Supari)

Flaked or Sliced for chewing mixtures

Why Ceylon Areca Nut

  • High tannin content, suitable for tanning industries
  • Preferred for chewing due to its mild sweetness and low alkaloid content
  • Free from chemical bleaching (in organic varieties)
  • Strict quality standards for aflatoxin and moisture control

Differences between other countries

Feature
Ceylon Areca Nut (Sri Lanka)
Indian Areca Nut
Indian Areca Nut
Bangladeshi Areca Nut

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