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Carambola and Plum Facts


Plum 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.
  
  • In china, plums are used for production of wine.
  • A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
  • Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
No   
Yes   

Spirits
No   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Taiwan   
China   

Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America   
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America   

Top Importer
Europe   
United Kingdom   

Top Exporter
Malaysia   
Chile   

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