The areca nut palm produces the common chewing nut which is popularly
known as betel nut or supari. This nut is consumed in very large extent hence
has great demand. In India, areca nut is very much linked with religious
practices. India is the largest producer and consumer of areca nut in the
world. The areca nut is not a true nut, but rather a fruit categorized as a
drupe. It is commercially available in dried, cured and fresh forms ..To read more click here.