Effect of different storage on betel leaves (Piper betle L.)

Abstract

The Betel (Piper betle L.) is a leaf of a vine belonging to the Piperaceae family, which includes Pepper and Kava, is a shade loving perennial root climber. It is valued as a mild stimulant and for its medicinal properties. It has an immense medicinal, social, religious and export value. The study found that the leaves of Piper betle (L.) have a higher amount of antioxidant activity. Ascorbic acid range vary between 0.71 to 3.11 mg/100ml, total phenolic content ranged from 94.98 to 95.18 mg/100g equivalent to gallic acid, the minimum rotting 5.33% and highest shelf life 11 days are found in Alum with Bamboo basket covered with cloth. Among all the treatment, Alum and bamboo baskets shows the statistically significant superior result in all biochemical and physical observation.