1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
1.5 Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 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)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.2 Fiber
2.3.2 Sugar
2.4 Protein
2.4.2 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.6 Vitamins
2.6.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.7.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.7.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.7.6 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.8.2 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.9.1 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
3.12.3 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.10.1 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
7.12.1 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
7.13.1 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
7.13.2 Lycopene
7.14.1 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
7.15.1 Choline
7.17 Fat
7.18 Minerals
7.18.1 Potassium
133.00 mg267.00 mg
42
840
7.18.3 Iron
7.18.5 Sodium
7.18.6 Calcium
8.12.4 Magnesium
11.11.1 Zinc
11.11.2 Phosphorus
11.11.3 Manganese
11.11.4 Copper
11.11.5 Selenium
11.12 Fatty Acids
11.12.1 Omega 3s
11.12.2 Omega 6s
11.13 Sterol
11.13.1 Phytosterol
11.14 Water Content
11.15 Ash
12 Calories
12.1 Serving Size
12.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
12.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
12.4 Calories in Frozen Form
12.5 Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal350.00 kcal
32
747
12.6 Calories in Canned Form
12.7 Calories in Foods
12.7.1 Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal64.00 kcal
17
461
12.7.2 Calories in Jam
12.7.3 Calories in Pie
13 Characteristics
13.1 Type
13.2 Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer
13.3 Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
13.4 Seedless Variety
13.5 Color
Golden yellow, Green
Orange
13.6 Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Creamy Orange
13.7 Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Round
13.8 Texture
13.9 Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
13.10 Origin
13.11 Grows on
13.12 Cultivation
13.12.1 Soil Type
13.12.2 Soil pH
13.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Dry, Hot
14 Facts
14.1 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.
- Cantaloupe is known as rock-melon in some parts of the world.
- Christopher columbus first introduced cantaloupes to north america in 1494.
- The name 'Cantaloupe' as it is cultivated in papal gardens of cantaloupes, Italy.
14.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
14.2.1 Wine
14.2.2 Beer
14.2.3 Spirits
14.2.4 Cocktails
14.3 Production
14.3.1 Top Producer
14.3.2 Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
14.3.3 Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
14.3.4 Top Exporter
15 Scientific Name
15.1 Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
15.2 Synonym
Not Available
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
16 Classification
16.1 Domain
16.2 Kingdom
16.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
16.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
16.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
16.6 Subclass
16.7 Order
16.8 Family
Oxalidaceae
Cucurbitaceae
16.9 Genus
16.10 Species
16.11 Generic Group