Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
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
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
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
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Color
Golden yellow, Green
Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
White
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Pear
Texture
Crispy
Grainy
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Crunchy, Sweet
Origin
Sri Lanka
China, Japan
Grows on
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Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Soil pH
4.5-75-7.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
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.
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Production
Top Producer
Taiwan
China
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
Malaysia
China