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American Persimmon and Carambola Facts


Carambola and American Persimmon Facts


Facts

Facts about
  • It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
  • There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
  • The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
  
  • When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
  • It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
  • Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
  • 2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
No   
Yes   

Beer
No   
No   

Spirits
No   
No   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China   
Taiwan   

Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan   
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America   

Top Importer
United States of America   
Europe   

Top Exporter
United States of America   
Malaysia   

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