Tamarillo and Blackcurrant Facts
Facts about
- Up until 1967, tamarillos were referred to as tree tomatoes.
- The name tamarillo is derived from Maori word 'tama' which means leadership and rillo from spanish word 'amarillo' which means yellow.
  
- The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
- Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
- Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
No
  
Yes
  
Spirits
No
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
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Production
  
  
Top Producer
New Zealand
  
Russia
  
Other Countries
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
  
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
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Top Exporter
New Zealand
  
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