Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Cancer prevention, Cures fatigue, Heart care, Prevents strokes
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of blackheads, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Increase in blood sugar level, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
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
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
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Alphonso, Valencia Pride, Badami, Chaunsa, Nam Dok Mai, Glenn, Sindhri, Madame Francique, Kesar and Keitt
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Color
Golden yellow, Green
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Yellow
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Oval
Texture
Crispy
Fleshy
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Sri Lanka
Southern Asia
Grows on
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Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
4.5-74.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Humid, 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.
- A mango tree can bear fruits even after the age of 300 years.
- Height of a mango tree can be as high as 100 feet.
- In India, mango is known as a symbol of love. Also, a mango basket is considered as the sign of friendship.
In Alcoholic Beverages
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Production
Top Producer
Taiwan
India
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Malaysia
Mexico