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90: 118: 76: 52:, but only two are used in the production of Tungi spirit. These are both examples of the largest fruit grown: the "English" (or yellow) fruit and the "Madeira" (or large red) fruit. These are cultivars of 129: 163: 64:, despite remaining in season for almost eight months of the year. By comparison with the large varieties, their juice content is low. 192: 187: 197: 156: 202: 182: 149: 28: 89: 133: 176: 81: 117: 125: 61: 49: 23: 95: 71: 75: 40:
Tungi is the local Saint Helenian name for the prickly or cactus pear.
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