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Fig and Japanese Persimmon Facts


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Japanese Persimmon and Fig Facts


Facts

Facts about
  • Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
  • The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
  • Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.
  
  • Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
  • A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
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Beer
Yes  
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Spirits
Yes  
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Cocktails
Yes  
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Production
  
  

Top Producer
Turkey  
China  

Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America  
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan  

Top Importer
France  
United States of America  

Top Exporter
Turkey  
Japan  

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