1. Because betel nut is a weakly acidic plant, it should be washed with clear water first, and an appropriate amount of alkali should be added. This can not only neutralize the acidity of betel nut, make it neutral, but also thoroughly clean the surface of betel nut. It should be noted here that betel nut must be thoroughly cleaned with water before processing.
2. In order to prevent betel nut from getting moldy prematurely and causing unnecessary waste, the water in the hair must be disinfected. Try to keep the storage environment of betel nut dry. The pilling process plays a very important role in the taste of the final product, so it is necessary to ensure the pilling time. It usually takes 5-7 days to send it.
3. Because the flour aroma technology will ultimately determine the final taste of betel nut, we must strive to achieve the best combination and dosage of spices. When choosing the essence, we should consider the volatile-resistant essence. In order to prevent the loss of fragrance and beauty, some colloids can be applied appropriately.
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Areca catechu, an evergreen tree, has an upright stem and a tree shape, with a height of more than 10 meter and a maximum height of more than 30 meters. There are obvious annual rings on the leaves, which are monoecious, multi-branched, with round or ovoid fruits and ovoid seeds. The flowering period is March-April. Areca catechu is an important Chinese herbal medicine. In some areas of southern China, people have a hobby of chewing their fruits.
Chewing betel nut is a hobby of Li, Zhuang and other minority women, and it is also popular in Hainan, Hunan and parts of Guangdong. When eating, you need to use a small amount of mortar to wrap the betel nut with "Fu Liuye", and then put it in your mouth to chew and swallow, which will make your mouth salivate and your lips turn red. However, through scientific research, it is found that chewing betel nut is very harmful to the health, and the amount of betel nut should be controlled. If you chew betel nut for a long time, there will be a long-term incurable oral ulcer or white spots and dark spots on the oral mucosa. You should seek medical advice in time to rule out the possibility of cancer.
The harm of eat areca;
1, which is not good for the teeth themselves. If you chew betel nut for a long time, your teeth will be seriously worn.
2, bad for the periodontal, betel nut juice mixed with lime, easy to form dental calculus, not only affecting the appearance, but also affecting periodontal health. Areca nut fiber is thick and hard, which may also stab the gums or block the teeth, resulting in compression and inflammation of the gums.
3. It is not good for oral mucosa, and may also cause mucosal lesions, which may evolve into oral cancer.
4, bad for the temporomandibular joint, long-term chewing will increase the load of the temporomandibular joint, causing joint snapping, pain and other symptoms. In severe cases, it will also lead to perforation of the articular disc.
5, the impact on the digestive system, some ingredients of betel nut will damage the taste nerve and saliva secretion, affecting digestive function. In addition, areca nut residue will also stimulate the stomach wall, which will seriously lead to inflammation and even perforation of gastric mucosa.
Source: Baidu Encyclopedia-Betel nut
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