Kumquat and Carambola 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.
  
- 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
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
No
  
No
  
Spirits
No
  
No
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
Taiwan
  
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
  
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
  
Top Importer
United Kingdom
  
Europe
  
Top Exporter
China
  
Malaysia