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Cranberry and Blackcurrant Facts


Blackcurrant and Cranberry Facts


Facts

Facts about
  • Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
  • They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
  • Cranberries do not grow in water.
  
  • The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
  • Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
  • Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.
  

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Wine
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Yes  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
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Production
  
  

Top Producer
United States of America  
Russia  

Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine  
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America  

Top Importer
Europe  
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Top Exporter
United States of America  
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