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Plum and Carambola Facts


Carambola and Plum Facts


Facts

Facts about
  • In china, plums are used for production of wine.
  • A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
  • Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
  
  • 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
China  
Taiwan  

Other Countries
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America  
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America  

Top Importer
United Kingdom  
Europe  

Top Exporter
Chile  
Malaysia  

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