Starfruit (Carambola)
Starfruit or Carambola is a sweet and sour fruit whose taste remind citrus; When sliced horizontally, the fruit resembles a star, which is why it is named “star fruit”. Carambola is one of the most hydrating fruits with 91.4% water by its weight, however because of its high levels of oxalic acid, people with kidney problems should avoid star fruit.
However compared to other fruits, green or unripe starfuits have higher inhibitory action against microbes; Due to the presence of phytochemicals such as flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, and steroids, carambola has anti-microbial, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.
Available all year, best from June to September or November through February
Starfruit or Carambola is a sweet and sour fruit whose taste remind citrus; When sliced horizontally, the fruit resembles a star, which is why it is named “star fruit”. Carambola is one of the most hydrating fruits with 91.4% water by its weight, however because of its high levels of oxalic acid, people with kidney problems should avoid star fruit.
However compared to other fruits, green or unripe starfuits have higher inhibitory action against microbes; Due to the presence of phytochemicals such as flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, and steroids, carambola has anti-microbial, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.
Available all year, best from June to September or November through February
Starfruit or Carambola is a sweet and sour fruit whose taste remind citrus; When sliced horizontally, the fruit resembles a star, which is why it is named “star fruit”. Carambola is one of the most hydrating fruits with 91.4% water by its weight, however because of its high levels of oxalic acid, people with kidney problems should avoid star fruit.
However compared to other fruits, green or unripe starfuits have higher inhibitory action against microbes; Due to the presence of phytochemicals such as flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, and steroids, carambola has anti-microbial, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.
Available all year, best from June to September or November through February
Cooking tips
The skin is edible and the flesh has a mild, sour flavor that makes it popular in a number of dishes.The star fruit is yellow or green in colour; However a ripe star fruit should be primarily yellow with only hints of green. Unripe star fruits may taste excessively sour and even bitter.
This is the nutrient content of a single, medium-sized (91-gram) star fruit