Star Fruit (Carambola) Nutrition

Star Fruit

Star fruit is an exotic variety of fruit that is packed with nutrients and minerals, which has recently gained global popularity. Starfruit is the fruit of a tree with the scientific name Averrhoa carambola.  The fruit is approximately 3-6 inches in length and the flesh of the fruit is greenish-yellow to yellow and is crisp and tart in taste. 

It may also have two to five tiny, edible seeds. The name comes from the distinct shape of this fruit when it is cut in a cross-section – it has the shape of a star. The entire fruit can be eaten including the waxy outer layer. The tree of this fruit can be found throughout Southeast Asia and other tropical areas including the Caribbean and Latin America.

Nutrition of Star Fruit

Health Benefits of Star Fruit

• Anticancer Potential
• Anti-inflammatory
• Heart Health
• Stimulates Lactation
• Promotes Weight Loss
• Boosts Immunity
• Balances Blood Pressure
• Improves Digestion
• Increases Bone Mineral Density
• Controls Diabetes
• Improves Metabolism