Carambola and Papaya 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.
  
- Papaya seeds show contraceptive effects in male monkeys.
- Their seeds are used as a replacement for black pepper in some nations due to peppery taste.
- Papaya is known by funny names like paw paw or papaw and the mamao.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
No
  
No
  
Spirits
No
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Taiwan
  
India
  
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
  
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
  
Top Importer
Europe
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Malaysia
  
Mexico