Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Good conditioner
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
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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, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Seedless Variety
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Color
Golden yellow, Green
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Greyish-white
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Round
Texture
Crispy
Juicy
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Sour, Sweet
Origin
Sri Lanka
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Grows on
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Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam
Soil pH
4.5-75.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Humid
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.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
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
Thailand
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Europe
Singapore
Top Exporter
Malaysia
Thailand