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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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