PMID: 22557575Apr 1, 1987Paper

Betel-nuts as contaminated with a cancer producing fungus.

Ancient Science of Life
S Mahdihassan

Abstract

Betel nuts prematurely harvested and allowed to dry in heaps contain moisture which permits Aspergillus flavous to enter and spread over the central portions. Such betel - nuts consumed with betel leaves can cause cancer of the mouth since A. flavus is a carcinogen. Samples collected showed that the most betel - nuts were contaminated.

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