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Blackcurrant and Carambola Facts


Carambola and Blackcurrant Facts


Facts

Facts about
  • The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
  • Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
  • Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.
  
  • 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
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
No   

Spirits
Yes   
No   

Cocktails
Not Available   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Russia   
Taiwan   

Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America   
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America   

Top Importer
Not Available   
Europe   

Top Exporter
Not Available   
Malaysia   

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