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Tamarillo and Carambola Facts


Carambola and Tamarillo Facts


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.
  
  • When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
  • It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
  • Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
  • 2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
No   
No   

Spirits
No   
No   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
New Zealand   
Taiwan   

Other Countries
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines   
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America   

Top Importer
United States of America   
Europe   

Top Exporter
New Zealand   
Malaysia   

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