Mahoba Desawari Betel leaf

March 31, 2023

Ongoing Climatic variations and rising input costs, has made cultivation of MDBL unviable in Mahoba district of U.P.
MDBL is one of the few betel leaf varieties in the country that has received Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
The variety, however, is highly susceptible to climatic fluctuations and needs a controlled environment.
Their size is larger than other betel varieties and they have a unique aroma, lesser fibre with a mild bitterness and sweet taste.
The betel claims an ancient lineage from the time of the Chandela rulers and is said to have been mentioned in the Ain-i-Akbari as a major crop in Mahoba that provided handsome revenue to the Mughal kingdom.