Ugli fruit and Carambola Facts
Facts about
- The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
  
- 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
No
  
Yes
  
Beer
No
  
No
  
Spirits
No
  
No
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Jamaica
  
Taiwan
  
Other Countries
NA, United States of America
  
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
  
Top Importer
Europe
  
Europe
  
Top Exporter
Jamaica
  
Malaysia