Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
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, 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
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Color
Golden yellow, Green
Dark purple
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Yellow
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Oval
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Cold
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.
- The name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
- Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
- This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.
Top Producer
Taiwan
United Kingdom
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Malaysia
France
Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Averrhoa carambola
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Rosaceae
Species
A. carambola
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Difference Between Carambola and Damson
We might think that Carambola and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Carambola and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Carambola and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Damson with peel is 31.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 28.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Damson 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 Damson is Oxalidales and Rosales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.