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Can you clarify what the lime powder is?

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Lime powder is sea coral which is burnt and crushed into a powder.

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How long do the teeth stay stained after just chewing one nut?

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They will only stay stained for a few hours. You must brush your teeth after chewing them and rinse plenty. The staining effect only comes after prolonged chewing.

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Will dried betel nut provide the same effect as fresh betel nut?

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It usually does, but it would be unsafe to buy the product without researching it first, as you never know what people have done to preserve it over time.

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Can lime powder be bought in the U.S.?

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You can purchase it at any Asian market.

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Are betel nuts sold in the U.S.?

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Yes. Search Asian markets -- they will have the nuts and lime paste. They usually keep the nuts in the freezers and the lime paste out on the shelves.

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