1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, 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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
1.5 Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
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
2.2.1 Fiber
2.2.2 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.4.11 Lycopene
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.4.13 Choline
2.5 Fat
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
133.00 mg177.00 mg
42
840
2.6.2 Iron
2.6.3 Sodium
2.6.4 Calcium
2.6.5 Magnesium
2.6.6 Zinc
2.6.7 Phosphorus
2.6.8 Manganese
2.6.9 Copper
2.6.10 Selenium
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
2.7.2 Omega 6s
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
2.9 Water Content
2.10 Ash
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17
461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
4.2 Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Autumn
4.3 Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Golden yellow, Green
Orange
4.6 Inside Color
4.7 Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Round
4.8 Texture
4.9 Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
4.10 Origin
4.11 Grows on
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Warm to hot climate
5 Facts
5.1 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.
- Clementine was first grown at the citrus research center in USA in 1909.
- It is called as"Christmas orange" as it's limited growing season falls during winter.
- It's a hybrid between Mediterranean and Oranges.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
5.3.2 Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
5.3.3 Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
5.3.4 Top Exporter
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Citrus clementina
6.2 Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
7.2 Kingdom
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
7.7 Order
7.8 Family
7.9 Genus
7.10 Species
A. carambola
C. clementina
7.11 Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit