Pomegranate and Carambola Facts
Facts about
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
  
- 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
Iran
  
Taiwan
  
Other Countries
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
  
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
  
Top Importer
Europe
  
Europe
  
Top Exporter
India
  
Malaysia