Acorn squash and Papaya Facts
Facts
Facts about
- It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
- It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
- It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
- Papaya seeds show contraceptive effects in male monkeys.
- Their seeds are used as a replacement for black pepper in some nations due to peppery taste.
- Papaya is known by funny names like paw paw or papaw and the mamao.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
India
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Top Importer
Costa Rica
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Mexico
