Pear and Tamarillo Facts
Facts
Facts about
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
- Up until 1967, tamarillos were referred to as tree tomatoes.
- The name tamarillo is derived from Maori word 'tama' which means leadership and rillo from spanish word 'amarillo' which means yellow.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
New Zealand
Other Countries
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
New Zealand
