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Quince and Papaya Facts


Papaya 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.
  
  • 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
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
No  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Turkey  
India  

Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan  
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria  

Top Importer
United States of America  
United States of America  

Top Exporter
Argentina  
Mexico  

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