Blackcurrant and Date 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.
  
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
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Beer
Yes
  
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Spirits
Yes
  
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Cocktails
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Production
  
  
Top Producer
Russia
  
Egypt
  
Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
  
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
  
Top Importer
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India
  
Top Exporter
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United Arab Emirates