Objective： The reasons for the brining and whitening of the edible betel nut were investigated. Methods: conducts research and analysis by collecting patents related to edible betel nut brine between 2000 and 2020, as well as related factory cases. Results: In the preparation process of edible betel nut brine, the particle size of raw materials, the temperature and humidity of the environment, the moisture content in the sample and the automation of the equipment may cause the edible betel nut to return to brine and white. Conclusion: In the processing of areca nuts, the methods of strictly controlling water content, mainly using compound additives, supplemented by process packaging adjustment, and giving low-temperature storage and marketing environment should be adopted to inhibit the production of rehalogenation and bleaching.