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Pumpkin and Papaya Facts


Papaya and Pumpkin Facts


Facts

Facts about
  • The name pumpkin has its roots in the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’.
  • The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
  • Pumpkins were once known for removing freckles & curing snake bites.
  
  • 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.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
No  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
No  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China  
India  

Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America  
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria  

Top Importer
United States of America  
United States of America  

Top Exporter
China  
Mexico  

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