â¢ BETEL NUT (noun). The noun BETEL NUT has 1 sense: 1. seed of betel palm; chewed with leaves of the betel pepper and lime as a digestive stimulant and narcotic in southeastern Asia. Familiarity information: BETEL NUT used as a noun is very rare.eed of betel palm; chewed with leaves of the betel pepper and lime as a digestive stimulant and narcotic in southeastern Asia.
Proteins (/ËproÊËtiËnz/ or /ËproÊti.áµ»nz/) are large biomolecules, or macromolecules, consisting of one or more long chains of amino acid residues. Proteins perform a vast array of functions within organisms, including catalysing metabolic reactions, DNA replication, responding to stimuli, and transporting molecules from one location to another.
Protein is found in nearly all foods, including meats, poultry, fish, dairy products, starches and grains, vegetables, soy foods, nuts, beans, and some whole grains. Meats, eggs, dairy products and soy are complete protein foods (contain all essential amino acids).Proteins in plant foods (except soy) is incomplete (contain some essential amino acids). There are many foods, other than meat, that are high in protein.lmonds are particularly protein-rich, providing 6 grams per ounce. Other nuts that provide between 5 and 6 grams of protein per ounce include Brazil nuts, cashew nuts, hazelnuts and walnuts. All whole grains (such as cereal and whole wheat bread) offer some protein, typically around 2 or 3 grams per serving.