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Nectarine and Papaya Facts


Papaya and Nectarine Facts


Facts

Facts about
  • The name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
  • Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.
  
  • Papaya seeds show contraceptive effects in male monkeys.
  • Their seeds are used as a replacement for black pepper in some nations due to peppery taste.
  • Papaya is known by funny names like paw paw or papaw and the mamao.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
No  

Spirits
-  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China  
India  

Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America  
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria  

Top Importer
Germany  
United States of America  

Top Exporter
Spain  
Mexico  

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