Betel Leaf / Pan Leaf (4pack) 4 Leaves
Description
Betel / Pan leaves are medium to large in size and oblong to heart-shaped, averaging 7-15 centimeters in length and 5-11 centimeters in width. The dark green leaves are flat, broad, and pliable and have a smooth, but slightly leathery texture. There is also a central vein that runs the length of the leaf with many smaller veins branching throughout. Each Paan leaf tapers to a point on the non-stem end and grows on climbing vines. Paan leaves are chewy and have a sharp, tangy, and peppery taste.Paan leaves, botanically classified as Piper betel, grow on an evergreen perennial and belong to the Piperaceae family along with pepper and kava. Also known as Betel leaves, Pan in Bengali, Paan Ka Patta in Hindi, Tambula in Sanskrit, and Tanbul in Persian, Paan leaves are known for their ability to serve as a digestive aid and breath freshener when chewed and have been used in Asia and Southeast Asia for centuries. There are thirty-two varieties of the popular leaf, cultivated throughout India and Bangladesh, creating a huge industry for the plant Paan leaves are often used as a flavoring for candies, desserts, and sodas.
% DAILY VALUE* | |||||
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Total Fat | 1 g | 0% | |||
Carbohydrates | 6 g | 1% | |||
Fiber | 2 g | 6% | |||
Protein | 1.7 g | 1% | |||
Moisture | 85 g | ||||
Mineral | 2 g | ||||
Calcium | 230 mg | ||||
Phosphorous | 40 mg | ||||
Iron | 11 mg |
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