Cantaloupe and Date Facts
Facts
Facts about
- Cantaloupe is known as rock-melon in some parts of the world.
- Christopher columbus first introduced cantaloupes to north america in 1494.
- The name 'Cantaloupe' as it is cultivated in papal gardens of cantaloupes, Italy.
- 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
Yes
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Production
Top Producer
China
Egypt
Other Countries
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Top Importer
United States of America
India
Top Exporter
Spain
United Arab Emirates
