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Quince and Loquat Facts


Loquat and Quince Facts


Facts

Facts about
  • Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
  • It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
  • They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
  
  • Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
  • Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
  • The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
  
  

Top Producer
Turkey   
Japan   

Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan   
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey   

Top Importer
United States of America   
China   

Top Exporter
Argentina   
Spain   

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