Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of migraine
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Might slow down the process of blood clotting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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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
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)
Type
Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Autumn, Summer
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz and Zinfandel
Seedless Variety
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Color
Golden yellow, Green
Green, Red
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Light Green
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Oval
Texture
Crispy
Juicy
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Sri Lanka
Western Asia, Central Europe
Grows on
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Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
4.5-75.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Warm
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.
- If left alone, a grapevine can spread 50 feet and even more.
- There are more than 8,000 varieties of grape worldwide.
- They are available in 7 different colors: red, green, white, black, purple, blue and golden.
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
Spain
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Chile, France, Iran, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Malaysia
Chile