American Persimmon and Papaya 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'.
  
- 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
No
  
No
  
Spirits
No
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
India
  
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
  
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
United States of America
  
Mexico