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Carambola and Blackcurrant Facts


Blackcurrant and Carambola Facts


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   
Not Available   

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   
Not Available   

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