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Paan

Also Known As : Betel, Betel leaf
Technical Name : Piper betle
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has sweet taste.

Usage Tips

  1. It is eaten on its own.
  2. It can be used to flavour ice cream and chocolates.

Common names and forms

  1. For paan paste

Description

It is an indian sweet treat, and consists of betel leaf, chopped bettel nut, and slaked lime (chuna). It is served folded into triangles.

Health benefits

  • Paan helps in treating sugar in blood, treating diabetes.(1)
  • It helps in increasing the metabolic rate, helping in weight loss.(1)
  • Paan when applied over a wound helps in healing process.(1)
  • It helps in curing headache.(1)

Selection Guide

Always look for a fresh paan for the best flavour.

Note

Overconsumption of Paan can lead to oral cancer in an individual.(2)

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/story/5-health-reasons-nobody-told-you-about-chewing-paan-or-betel-leaves-tobacco-areca-nuts-317369-2016-04-11

(2) https://www.lybrate.com/topic/betel-leaf-benefits

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