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Papaya and Carambola Facts


Carambola and Papaya Facts


Facts

Facts about
  • 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.
  
  • 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
Yes  
No  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
India  
Taiwan  

Other Countries
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria  
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America  

Top Importer
United States of America  
Europe  

Top Exporter
Mexico  
Malaysia  

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