Areca nut
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The areca nut, also called betel nut, is the seed of a palm belonging to the areca genus. The palm is originally native to the Philippines, but was carried widely through the tropics by the Austronesi
Areca nuts
19th century drawing of the Areca palm and its nut
Areca fruits on a tree
Areca nut palm plantation in Goa, India
Gutka
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Gutka is a type of betel quid and chewing tobacco preparation made of crushed areca nut, tobacco, catechu, paraffin wax, slaked lime and sweet or savory flavourings, in India, Pakistan, other Asian co
Gutka street vendor in Himachal Pradesh, India
Red stains of Gutka on walls due to spitting