Betel Leaf Producing Districts in Uttar Pradesh
Betel Leaf Producing Districts in Uttar Pradesh:
Districts in Uttar Pradesh produce paan, or betel leaves, including:Azamgarh, Barabanki, Banda, Ghazipur, Jaunpur, Mirzapur, Mahoba, Pratapgarh, and Varanasi
Other districts that produce betel leaves include:
Allahabad, Balia, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mirzapur, Rae Bareli, Sonbhadra, and Unnao.
Desawari paan or betel leaf variety is unique from Mahoba in Uttar Pradesh
The Desawari variety of betel leaf is unique to Mahoba in Uttar Pradesh. It has a Geographical Indication (GI) tag and is larger than other varieties. It has a unique aroma, less fiber, mild bitterness, and sweet taste