Betel fruit has only been available for 7 years, now it is a "specialty" mukbang for millions of people

Previously, betel nut was just an ornamental plant, displayed in the house or workplace in the hope of bringing good luck to the homeowner, but recently, betel nut is becoming a hot phenomenon, sought after by many people to "mukbang".

What sounds like this joke is completely real, when a series of mukbang videos on TikTok record the scene of peeling off each layer of green scales to reveal the sweet golden flesh, making people feverish.

According to TikToker Milon on Diet , betel nut takes more than 5 years to flower and another 1.5 years for the fruit to fully ripen. "It took me nearly 7 years of my life to eat a ripe betel nut," she said. It is this long period of time that makes enjoying the fruit a luxurious experience, evoking the feeling of "eating once in a lifetime".

When the betel nut is ripe, the outer green scales will peel off on its own, revealing the soft and smooth yellow flesh. TikToker Vy Cat Lai shared: "When ripe, it tastes very sweet, tastes like custard but does not have to release seeds. There is a mixture of apple, pineapple and banana aroma."

Just one bite, the sweet and sour taste spreads, the aroma of tropical fruits explodes in the mouth like enjoying a cocktail. However, many people said that there was still a slight stinging sensation, creating a strange excitement.

Betel is famous for its unique green leaf shape, often grown in luxury villas or offices. Tree players call this "rich tree" because they believe it brings fortune and prosperity. Even many rare varieties of betel nut have been sold for tens of millions of VND a pot.

However, few people know that this feng shui plant also produces an edible fruit. It is this "secret" factor that has become extremely hot content material on social networks, especially when mukbanger shares a rare experience after many years of waiting.

Experts warn that not all betel nut varieties produce edible fruits. Only the monstera deliciosa variety is safe. If eaten when the fruit is not ripe, the sap still contains calcium oxalate crystals that can cause burning of the mouth, tongue and throat. Therefore, tree players or want to try betel nut absolutely need to wait until the green skin comes off naturally before eating.

Betel nut originates from the rainforests of Southern Mexico and Panama, and was later introduced to many countries, including Vietnam. Because it is not a native species, in Vietnam, ripe betel nut is extremely rare, making netizens even more curious. In contrast, in some European countries, this fruit is so popular that it is "cheaper than lychee" and receives little attention.

Some netizens also commented happily: "In Vietnam, it is very rare, and on the other side of Europe, no one buys it." It is this contrast that makes Vietnamese people even more eager to experience, considering it as a "strange specialty".

There are three reasons why betel nut has become a new "mukbang" phenomenon of young people. The word is about rarity – it takes almost 7 years to have a ripe fruit. The second is the unique taste. People liken betel nut to a mixture of custard, apple, pineapple, banana, with a stinging feeling. Another factor that makes betel nut is sought after by people is the media factor when mukbang videos and reviews on TikTok have turned this fruit into million-view content.

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