Carambola and Blackcurrant Facts
Facts about
- 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.
  
- 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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
No
  
Yes
  
Spirits
No
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
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Production
  
  
Top Producer
Taiwan
  
Russia
  
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
  
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
  
Top Importer
Europe
  
Not Available
  
Top Exporter
Malaysia
  
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