Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Protects hair
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Decrease in blood sugar levels
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Thorn and Thornless
Color
Golden yellow, Green
Black, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Magenta
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Round
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
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Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
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Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
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Facts about
- When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
- It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
- Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
- 2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.
Boysenberries are a cross between raspberries, blackberries, and loganberries.
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
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Top Importer
Europe
China
Top Exporter
Malaysia
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Rubus ursinus x idaeus
Synonym
Averrhoa carambola
Rubus Ursinus x Rubus Idaeus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Rosaceae
Species
A. carambola
R. ursinus x idaeus
Difference Between Carambola and Boysenberry
We might think that Carambola and Boysenberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Carambola and Boysenberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Carambola and Boysenberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Boysenberry with peel is 31.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 28.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Boysenberry belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Carambola and Boysenberry is Oxalidales and Rosales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.