Ranup is a typical Aceh's snack used for various customary activities for the Acehnese. This Ranup consists of betel leaves, areca nut, cloves, cloves, gambier and tobacco that is formed very unique to attract people to eat it. Ranup not only to be eaten, but also has become a cultural symbol of the Acehnese. This snack is believed to be beneficial for dental health. In addition, chewing Ranup also provides its own sensation, it's a tasty and spicy that gives a humble philosophical impression on a brave.
Not only as a personal consumption ingredient. Ranup are also present at every ceremonial. Its meaning is socially and culturally used in many ways and various events. For example at a wedding ceremony, the Acehnese involve the existence of Ranup in the series of marriage ceremony from the application proposal, engagement to wedding reception ceremony.
In the social relations of the Acehnese, the availability of Ranup serves as a symbol that has an important role, namely to glorify, establish intimacy and feeling of solidarity of the group, as well as a media to resolve conflicts and maintain harmony of society.
