Description: Beetle nut split is a type of areca nut that has been split in half lengthwise. It is a brown, oval-shaped nut with a hard outer shell and a white, almond-shaped kernel.
Origin: Beetle nut split is native to Southeast Asia, where it has been cultivated for centuries. It is also grown in other tropical regions, such as India, Sri Lanka, and the Pacific Islands.
Texture: The texture of beetle nut split is hard and crunchy. The kernel is slightly oily and has a slightly bitter taste.
Used for: Beetle nut split is used in a variety of ways, including:
- Chewing: Beetle nut split is often chewed as a stimulant. It contains arecoline, a substance that has a similar effect to nicotine.
- Smoking: Beetle nut split can also be smoked. This is a more potent form of the stimulant, and it can be addictive.
- In betel quid: Beetle nut split is often wrapped in betel leaves and other ingredients, such as slaked lime, to form a betel quid. Betel quids are chewed for their stimulant and psychoactive effects.

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