{"title":"Betel Nut Products","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSri Lanka produces a variety of betel nut products, primarily for export and traditional use. The betel nut, also known as areca nut, is often dried, cured, or sold fresh. It is commonly paired with betel leaves to create \u003c\/span\u003epaan\u003cspan\u003e, a popular chew in South Asian cultures. Companies like Oreta International and Devi Trading specialize in high-quality betel nut and betel leaf exports, emphasizing cultural and medicinal value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These products are cultivated with care by local farmers and are packaged to meet international standards. Sri Lanka’s betel nut industry reflects deep-rooted traditions and continues to thrive in global markets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lakpura-betel-nut-areca-catechu-slices","title":"Lakpura® Betel Nut (Areca catechu) Slices","description":"\u003cp\u003eBotanically known as \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/areca-catechu\"\u003eAreca catechu\u003c\/a\u003e, the betel nut, or more commonly referred to as Areca Nut comes from the Areca palm. We have collected these betel nuts from home gardens and specific farmlands so that they are sliced and packed according to the best safety standards. In Sri Lanka, betel nut is not only chewed along with the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/betel-leaves\"\u003ebetel leaf\u003c\/a\u003e but also used in the preparation process of traditional Ayurvedic medicines.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eUsually people chew on betel nuts for stress reduction and for heightened awareness. Traditionally, Betel nut was used for oral hygiene, to make you have a proper appetite and also aid in saliva production. A tradition that has come a long way, the betel nut is known to expel wind, kill worms, and reduce bad odors from your mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lakpura LLC","offers":[{"title":"100g (3.5oz)","offer_id":40676624269409,"sku":"LKTXFSJDTR","price":3.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g (8.8oz)","offer_id":40676624302177,"sku":"LK33DW9JAS","price":8.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1762\/3971\/files\/LS10109B78-01-E.jpg?v=1711007158"},{"product_id":"lakpura-betel-nut-areca-catechu-powder","title":"Lakpura® Betel Nut (Areca catechu) Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Betel Nut which is also known as the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/areca-catechu\"\u003eAreca Nut (Areca catechu)\u003c\/a\u003e is the fruit of the areca palm which is widespread in South Asia and Southeast Asia. Chewing betel nut with a mixture of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/betel-leaves\"\u003ebetel leaves\u003c\/a\u003e is a tradition that dates back thousands of years. Betel nut is a mild stimulant which causes a warming sensation in your body as well as a slightly heightened alertness that may or can vary from person to person.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lakpura-betel-nut-areca-catechu-powder\"\u003ePowdered Betel Nut\u003c\/a\u003e is used in preparing Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicines, while in some countries it is used as a component in varies toothpastes and tooth powders. Other traditional uses may include having a few teaspoons of Betel Nut powder to help remove tapeworms and other intestinal parasites. If the powdered form is not your forte, then you can prepare a decoction and drink it up. It may also have the potential to loosen up mucus and help in relieving any type of congestion in the respiratory tract.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lakpura LLC","offers":[{"title":"100g (3.5oz)","offer_id":40676627677281,"sku":"LKMPGDXVY9","price":2.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g (8.8oz)","offer_id":40676627710049,"sku":"LKE7DEME7Y","price":6.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1762\/3971\/files\/LSZ00A7240-01-E.jpg?v=1701163237"},{"product_id":"ransaru-dehydrated-areca-nut-betel-nuts-slices-pack","title":"Ransaru Dehydrated Areca Nut (Betel Nuts) Slices Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lakpura.com\/collections\/ransaru-products\"\u003eRansaru\u003c\/a\u003e Dehydrated Areca Nut (Betel Nut) Slices offer a premium, convenient, and traditional chewing experience packed into a highly portable format. Carefully selected from high quality, mature areca nuts, these slices undergo a hygienic dehydration process that preserves their authentic, robust flavor and natural alkaloids while ensuring an extended shelf life without the need for artificial preservatives. Perfectly sliced for uniform thickness, they deliver the ideal texture and crispness desired by enthusiasts, making them excellent for enjoying on their own, mixing into traditional betel leaf (paan) preparations, or serving as a hospitable after meal palate cleanser.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lakpura™","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":42171535097953,"sku":"LKNNY5H58J","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":42171535130721,"sku":"LKXYBABPG7","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":42171535163489,"sku":"LKJBFXDP3D","price":16.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":42171535196257,"sku":"LKMAA8QYTS","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1762\/3971\/files\/LS40007E11-01-E.jpg?v=1748894584"},{"product_id":"lakpura-betel-nut-areca-catechu-whole","title":"Lakpura® Betel Nut (Areca catechu) Whole","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lakpura.com\/collections\/lakpura\"\u003eLakpura®\u003c\/a\u003e Betel Nut (\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/areca-catechu\"\u003eAreca catechu\u003c\/a\u003e) Whole features premium, sun-dried whole nuts sourced from mature Areca catechu palms in Sri Lanka. Commonly used in traditional betel chewing, these hard, fibrous nuts offer a mildly bitter, astringent taste and hold cultural, medicinal, and ceremonial significance across Asia. Carefully selected and naturally processed, Lakpura® Betel Nuts are free from additives and ideal for both culinary and traditional uses, including Ayurvedic applications and religious offerings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lakpura®","offers":[{"title":"100g (±3.35oz)","offer_id":42358504226913,"sku":"LKT7ABWGG8","price":0.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g (±8.81oz)","offer_id":42358504259681,"sku":"LKPKG5HPZD","price":2.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1762\/3971\/files\/LSAP00104A-01-E.jpg?v=1754550722"},{"product_id":"lakpura-young-baby-betel-nut-areca-catechu-whole","title":"Lakpura®  Young Baby Betel Nut (Areca catechu) Whole","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lakpura.com\/collections\/lakpura\"\u003eLakpura®\u003c\/a\u003e Young Baby Betel Nut (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lakpura.com\/pages\/areca-catechu\"\u003eAreca catechu\u003c\/a\u003e) Whole is harvested from tender, immature Areca catechu fruits, offering a softer texture and milder flavor compared to mature nuts. Sourced from high-quality Sri Lankan palms, these young betel nuts are ideal for traditional chewing practices, Ayurvedic preparations, and cultural rituals. Naturally dried and free from additives, they retain their authentic freshness and are valued for both their traditional significance and distinctive taste.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lakpura®","offers":[{"title":"100g (±3.35oz)","offer_id":42358876438625,"sku":"LKKBRXM4ZW","price":1.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g (±8.81oz)","offer_id":42358876471393,"sku":"LKB758S824","price":2.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1762\/3971\/files\/LSAP005004-01-E_a96e4457-67de-4ced-bdf6-5bf956ee5428.jpg?v=1754557011"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1762\/3971\/collections\/Untitled-1_fbbc8351-afcb-45e5-b84d-dc3a3139c671.jpg?v=1752234499","url":"https:\/\/lakpura.co.uk\/collections\/betel-nut-products.oembed","provider":"Lakpura®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}