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Japanese Persimmon and Carambola Facts


Carambola and Japanese Persimmon Facts


Facts

Facts about
  • 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.
  
  • 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 Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
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Yes   

Beer
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No   

Spirits
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No   

Cocktails
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Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China   
Taiwan   

Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan   
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America   

Top Importer
United States of America   
Europe   

Top Exporter
Japan   
Malaysia   

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