1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
1.5 Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.2 Fiber
2.2.4 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.2 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.3 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.4 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.5.1 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.6.2 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.6.5 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.6.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.6.9 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.6.11 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.6.13 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.6.15 Lycopene
2.6.17 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.6.19 Choline
2.8 Fat
2.9 Minerals
2.9.1 Potassium
133.00 mg157.00 mg
42
840
2.10.2 Iron
2.11.1 Sodium
2.11.2 Calcium
3.2.1 Magnesium
3.2.2 Zinc
3.3.1 Phosphorus
3.4.1 Manganese
3.5.1 Copper
3.5.2 Selenium
3.7 Fatty Acids
3.7.1 Omega 3s
3.8.2 Omega 6s
3.9 Sterol
3.9.1 Phytosterol
3.10 Water Content
3.11 Ash
5 Calories
5.1 Serving Size
5.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
31.00 kcal46.00 kcal
15
299
8.12 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
8.13 Calories in Frozen Form
8.14 Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal240.00 kcal
32
747
8.15 Calories in Canned Form
8.16 Calories in Foods
8.16.1 Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal71.00 kcal
17
461
8.16.2 Calories in Jam
8.16.3 Calories in Pie
9 Characteristics
9.1 Type
9.2 Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer
9.3 Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
9.4 Seedless Variety
9.5 Color
Golden yellow, Green
Pink, Purple, Red
9.6 Inside Color
9.7 Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Round
9.8 Texture
9.9 Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
9.10 Origin
9.11 Grows on
9.12 Cultivation
9.12.1 Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
9.12.2 Soil pH
9.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Cold
10 Facts
10.1 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.
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
10.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
10.2.1 Wine
10.2.2 Beer
10.2.3 Spirits
10.2.4 Cocktails
10.3 Production
10.3.1 Top Producer
10.3.2 Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
10.3.3 Top Importer
10.3.4 Top Exporter
11 Scientific Name
11.1 Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Prunus domestica
11.2 Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
12 Classification
12.1 Domain
12.2 Kingdom
12.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
12.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
12.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
12.6 Subclass
12.7 Order
12.8 Family
12.9 Genus
12.10 Species
A. carambola
P. domestica
12.11 Generic Group