Another thing to consider is that rednut isn't a nut at all. Rather, it could be that it's a large seed similar to Betelnut (aka Beetlenut), which is actually the seed of a palm fruit rather than an actual nut. Ground betelnut might even give a red color to the bread like rednut. Of course, betelnut is a low-grade stimulant. Cooking probably destroys the active ingredients (hence the reason it's chewed with the raw leaf) but it would certainly be interesting to have a bit of a "rush" along with your morning toast if it didn't. Imagine becoming addicted to your bread... Though having it turn your toast turn your mouth red might be considered a drawback. *heh* Scott Schultz scott at cjhunter.com