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Longan and Carambola Facts


Carambola and Longan Facts


Facts

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  • Longan is also called as "Dragon's eye" in China as it gives an impression of an eyeball.
  • Longan seeds can be used to absorb the venom after the snake bite and they also help to stop bleeding.
  
  • 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
Yes   
No   

Spirits
Yes   
No   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Thailand   
Taiwan   

Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam   
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America   

Top Importer
China   
Europe   

Top Exporter
Thailand   
Malaysia   

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