Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or 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)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry
Color
Golden yellow, Green
Blue, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Purple
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Round
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Sri Lanka
North America
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Humid, 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.
- "I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
- The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".
Top Producer
Taiwan
United States of America
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Canada
Top Importer
Europe
Canada
Top Exporter
Malaysia
Chile
Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Gaylussacia brachycera
Synonym
Averrhoa carambola
Vaccinium Corymbosum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Oxalidales
Ericales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Gaylussacia
Species
A. carambola
G. brachycera
Difference Between Carambola and Huckleberry
We might think that Carambola and Huckleberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Carambola and Huckleberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Carambola and Huckleberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Huckleberry with peel is 31.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 28.00 kcal and 52.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Huckleberry 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 Huckleberry is Oxalidales and Ericales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.