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Plum and Nectarine Facts


Nectarine 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.
  
  • 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.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
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Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China  
China  

Other Countries
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America  
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America  

Top Importer
United Kingdom  
Germany  

Top Exporter
Chile  
Spain  

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