Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
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
Citrus, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Seedless Variety
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Color
Golden yellow, Green
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Creamy Yellow
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Round
Texture
Crispy
Succulent
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Sri Lanka
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Grows on
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Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Soil pH
4.5-75.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
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.
- Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
- Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
- Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
- Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Taiwan
China
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
Malaysia
United States of America