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Carambola and Tamarillo Facts


Tamarillo 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.
  
  • Up until 1967, tamarillos were referred to as tree tomatoes.
  • The name tamarillo is derived from Maori word 'tama' which means leadership and rillo from spanish word 'amarillo' which means yellow.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
No  
No  

Spirits
No  
No  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Taiwan  
New Zealand  

Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America  
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines  

Top Importer
Europe  
United States of America  

Top Exporter
Malaysia  
New Zealand  

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