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Tamarillo and Eggplant Facts


Eggplant 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.
  
  • In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
  • Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
  • Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
No  

Beer
No  
No  

Spirits
No  
No  

Cocktails
Yes  
No  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
New Zealand  
China  

Other Countries
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines  
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey  

Top Importer
United States of America  
United States of America  

Top Exporter
New Zealand  
China  

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