Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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
Any time except an hour after meal
Type
Tree fruit
Tropical
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan
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Color
Golden yellow, Green
Brown, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Yellow
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Oval
Texture
Crispy
Succulent
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Sri Lanka
China
Grows on
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Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-75-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Cold, Sunny
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 Kiwi is due to its resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- This variety of Kiwi was developed by New Zealand, it is not fuzzy on the outside and it has a taste reminiscent of the mango fruit.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Taiwan
Italy
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Malaysia
New Zealand