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Carambola and Loquat Facts


Loquat 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.
  
  • Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
  • Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
  • The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
No   
Yes   

Spirits
No   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Taiwan   
Japan   

Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America   
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey   

Top Importer
Europe   
China   

Top Exporter
Malaysia   
Spain   

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