Blackcurrant and Tamarillo 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.
  
- Up until 1967, tamarillos were referred to as tree tomatoes.
- The name tamarillo is derived from Maori word 'tama' which means leadership and rillo from spanish word 'amarillo' which means yellow.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
No
  
Spirits
Yes
  
No
  
Cocktails
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Russia
  
New Zealand
  
Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
  
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
  
Top Importer
Not Available
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Not Available
  
New Zealand