The latest producing area distribution of betel nut

Betel nut is an evergreen tree of the genus areca of the palm family, and its origin is Malaysia. It is an important traditional Chinese medicine. In some ethnic minorities in the south, there are 36 betel nut varieties known in the world. There are great differences in areca yield, alkaloid species and content, medicinal value and bio-ecological characteristics of different varieties. Let's take a look at the producing area distribution of betel nut.

Distribution of producing area of betel nut

Betel nut is native to Malaysia and is mainly distributed in Southeast Asia, tropical Asia, East Africa and parts of Europe. The Pacific region is mainly distributed in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Vanuatu and Micronesia. It is sporadically distributed in Pinape Island, the United States Mariana Islands and the Marshall Islands. Betel nut cultivation in Hawaii Islands is only for ornamental use. China is mainly distributed in tropical areas such as Yunnan, Hainan and Taiwan.

Producing environment of betel nut

Betel nut is a warm-humid-heat-positive plant, which likes high temperature, abundant rainfall and humid climate. It is often scattered in the bottom of low mountain valleys, the foot of ridges, the foothills of slopes and the secondary forests of tropical monsoon rain forests in plain streams. There are also patches growing in valleys, hills, sparse forests and slightly acidic to neutral sandy loam barren mountains and wilderness, which are mainly distributed between the south and north latitudes of 28 °. The optimum temperature is 10-36 ℃. The areas with a minimum temperature of not less than 10 ℃, a maximum temperature of not more than 40 ℃, an altitude of 0 to 1000 meters and an annual rainfall of 1700 to 2000 mm can grow well.

Tips on betel nut selection

1. Look at the place of origin: betel nut is produced in Hainan.

2. Look at the technology: the betel nut produced in Hunan can be divided into green fruit and tobacco fruit, which has a strong taste, strong, easy to cut and great loss of nutrition. Green fruit taste light, mellow, do not burn, retain large moisture, high nutritional value, so green betel nut is the leading consumption of betel nut.

3. Look at the manufacturers: at present, there are hundreds of betel nut production enterprises in Hunan, including large-scale companies and workshops. Yiyang "Taste King" betel nut has really become a "century-old shop with genuine goods" because of its high quality and high standards.

4. Smell: betel nut is easily affected by damp and mildew. If you smell it, you can identify it.

5, taste: betel nut entrance, cool but not astringent, sweet but not greasy, can withstand chewing, teeth and cheeks leave fragrance, make people flushed and refreshed. Such a Penang is a Penang of good quality.