Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Autumn
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Color
Golden yellow, Green
Black, Red
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Magenta
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Round
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained
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.
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
Top Producer
Taiwan
United States of America
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Colombia, India, Mexico
Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Averrhoa carambola
Sambucus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Oxalidales
Dipsacales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Adoxaceae
Species
A. carambola
S. nigra
Generic Group
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Moschatel
Difference Between Carambola and Elderberry
We might think that Carambola and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Carambola and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Carambola and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Elderberry with peel is 31.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 28.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Oxalidales and Dipsacales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.