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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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