Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating 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
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
6.73 g12.14 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
2.80 g1.70 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
3.98 g12.10 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.04 g0.40 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.150.03
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg76.00 mcg
0
681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg0.02 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.37 mg0.18 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.39 mg-
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.02 mg0.10 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
12.00 mcg14.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
34.40 mg1.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg0.40 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg0.20 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
66.00 mcg-
0
834
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Choline
7.60 mg2.30 mg
0
19.2
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Fat
0.33 g0.20 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
133.00 mg266.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.08 mg0.28 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
3.00 mg16.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
10.00 mg13.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.12 mg0.05 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
12.00 mg27.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.04 mg0.15 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.14 mg0.04 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.60 mcg0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
27.00 mg13.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
157.00 mg77.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
10.00 mg2.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
91.38 g86.73 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.52 g0.50 g
0
87.1
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Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
31.00 kcal47.00 kcal
15
354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
28.00 kcal47.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
31.00 kcal47.00 kcal
0
354
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Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal266.00 kcal
16
747
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Calories in Canned Form
31.00 kcal67.00 kcal
15
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal47.00 kcal
16
461
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Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
230.00 kcal250.00 kcal
80
450
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Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Winter
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Seedless Variety
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Color
Golden yellow, Green
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Orange
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Oval
Texture
Crispy
Juicy
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Sweet, Tart
Origin
Sri Lanka
China
Grows on
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Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-75.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
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.
- Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
- Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
- The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.
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
Japan
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Europe
China
Top Exporter
Malaysia
Spain
Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Eriobotrya japonica
Synonym
Averrhoa carambola
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Oxalidales
Rosales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Eriobotrya
Species
A. carambola
E. japonica
Generic Group
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Rose