Nuts

Split Kernel

Split betel (areca) kernels are halved or broken pieces of the hard seed used when traditional preparation wants smaller fragments. Splitting is mechanical; there is no pesto-roast step. Pieces are for cultural processing and trade grades, not trail mix. A good split kernel is hard, dry, and graded as areca. A bad piece is insect-damaged, damp, or mixed with other seeds. Store dry and labelled. Do not cook these as if they were sweet almond splits.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

BakedRoasted

Traits

Baking PiecesBrokenConvenientHalved Or Broken

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 390

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 2.11 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.74 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.15 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 5.12 mg
Salt 0.01 g
Total Carbohydrate 70 g
Dietary Fibre 11 g
Total Sugars 8 g
Complex / starch 40 g
Protein 5 g
Water 12 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 390 kcal
Water 12 g
Carbohydrates 70 g
- Sugars 8 g
- Starch 40 g
- Fibre 11 g
Protein 5 g
Fat 10 g
- Saturated Fat 2.11 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 4.74 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 3.15 g
  - Omega-3 0.25 g
Vitamins 88.8 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.22 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 2.19 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.54 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.16 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 16 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 42.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 5.18 mg
- Vitamin K 5.1 µg
Minerals 369 mg
- Major Minerals 367 mg
  - Calcium 41 mg
  - Sodium 5.12 mg
  - Potassium 321 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.01 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.22 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.17 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 2.19 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.54 · vitamin-b6: 0.16 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 16 · vitamin-b9-folate: 42.2 · vitamin-e: 5.18 · vitamin-k: 5.1 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 5.12 · Potassium: 321 · Calcium: 41 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Areca (betel) nut is a stimulant seed—high carb fibre matrix, modest fat (not a culinary oil nut).

History

1000

Split areca pieces were prepared for quid and regional trade.

1950

Graded split areca kernels entered formal market channels.

2010

Split grades remained standard in traditional areca commerce.