Kumquat and Blackcurrant Facts
Facts about
- The entire kumquat fruit is edible, except few seeds.
- The taste of kumquat skin is sweet while inner flesh is tart.
- There are some hybrid varieties of kumquats such as mandarinquats, orangequats and limequats.
- 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.
Top Producer
China
Russia
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Top Importer
United Kingdom
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