Healthy Food Database

Carambola (Starfruit)
As its descriptive name suggests, the starfruit is star-shaped. It is a yellow/green colour with a crunchy, waxy exterior and a juicy, refreshing flavour. It is thought to have originated in Malaysia.
Category: Fruit
In Season: Summer Autumn Winter
To Buy:
Look for a taut, crisp exterior with no blemishes.
To Store:
Store in the crisper for about 3 days.
Tips & Tricks:
Wash it before eating and cut across the length of the fruit to create pretty star-shaped slices.
Cooking Tips:
Can be used in salads, salsas or eaten raw.

Nutrition per 1 Unit:

Energy (kJ):
110
Protein (g):
0.7
Saturated Fat, g :
0.0
Vitamin C:
Salicylates:
No information available
Carbohydrates, g:
5.0
Fat (g):
0.2
Monosaturated Fat , g:
0.0
Amines:
No information available
Glutamates:
n/a

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

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* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.

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