Star Fruit (Carambola)
The Best Tasting Fruit in the World
A Tropical Fruit
Color- Light Green to a Yellow
Shape- Has five prominent longitudinal ridges.
Taste- Juicy, crunchy, and can be sweet or sour.
Distinguishing Characteristics- When cut, a slice looks like the shape of a star.
NUTRIENTS:
Good Source Of Vitamin C
Individuals who regularly eat enough vitamin C may be less likely to develop cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis, cancer and age-related macular degeneration.
Potassium
Good for bone health and also produces electrolytes for the body.
Dietry Fiber
may help prevent diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, stroke, obesity and gastrointestinal disorders.
Facts-
-Carambola is native to Malayan peninsula and cultivated in many parts of Southeast Asia, Pacific islands and China.
-Star fruit and its juice is often recommended in many folk medicine in Brazil as a diuretic (to increase urine output), expectorant, and to suppress cough.
-Although abundant and plentiful, carambola is yet to gain popularity, especially in the western world.