We asked Josh Walker, chef and co-owner of Southern-Asian fusion spot Xiao Bao Biscuit in Charleston, South Carolina, to elucidate. Here’s what he had to say. What It Is: The betel leaf is the large, ...

Betel leaves have held a cherished place in cultural traditions and daily life across Asia for centuries. Recognised for their distinctive aroma, glossy green appearance, and versatile uses, they are ...

Heavy rainfall in the month of Kartik last year caused severe devastation for betel leaf growers in the Rajshahi region. The excessive rain led to widespread rotting of leaves. Even before that, ...

CHENNAI, (IANS) – Authoor betel leaves from Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) certificate. The betel leaves commonly known as ‘Vettrilai’ have been ...

Benefits of Betel Leaves: Betel leaves have been used in India for centuries. They are not only useful as a mouthwash after meals, but also have health and religious significance. Betel leaves are ...

THANPHYUYONE, Myanmar (AP) — It’s as vital to life in Myanmar as cheese is to France or tea to Britain. For millions of people in the Southeast Asian country, the day is incomplete without chewing the ...

Betel nut, the seed of the areca palm fruit, is often chewed inside a betel leaf with lime. The practice has been known for its psychoactive effects, including heightened alertness and euphoria. The ...

Dubai Rather than staining the pavements after being chewed and spat out, the betel leaf is being put to good use by a Dubai-based company. The orange staining leaf is the main ingredient of simple ...

As winter sets in across many parts of India, warm herbal drinks return to daily routines. Among them is betel leaf tea. Historical records indicate that the use of betel leaf in India dates back to ...

Indians and their love for chaat run deep. This classic street food speciality offers a wide range of options, including aloo tikki chaat, fried aloo chaat, bhalla papdi, and palak patta chaat - all ...