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Bilberry and Gooseberry Facts


Gooseberry and Bilberry Facts


Facts

Facts about
  • Bilberries are used in manufacturing of alcoholic drinks.
  • They are used to improve aromas of sorbets.
  • The green extract of it's leaves is used in textile industry as natural dye.
  
  • Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
  • They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Japan  
Germany  

Other Countries
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden  
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom  

Top Importer
United States of America  
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Top Exporter
Chile  
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