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Blackcurrant and Cranberry Facts


Cranberry 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.
  
  • Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
  • They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
  • Cranberries do not grow in water.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
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Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
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Production
  
  

Top Producer
Russia   
United States of America   

Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America   
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine   

Top Importer
Not Available   
Europe   

Top Exporter
Not Available   
United States of America   

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