Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Recommeded for
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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
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Type
Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Seedless Variety
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Color
Golden yellow, Green
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
White
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Oval
Texture
Crispy
Fleshy
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Origin
Sri Lanka
India
Grows on
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Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Soil pH
4.5-76-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Warm to hot climate
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.
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Taiwan
China
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Malaysia
China