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Carambola and Quince Facts


Quince 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.
  
  • Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
  • It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
  • They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
No  
Yes  

Spirits
No  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Taiwan  
Turkey  

Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America  
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan  

Top Importer
Europe  
United States of America  

Top Exporter
Malaysia  
Argentina  

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