1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Protects hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
1.5 Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.1 Fiber
2.2.2 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.4.11 Lycopene
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.4.13 Choline
2.5 Fat
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
133.00 mg275.00 mg
42
840
2.6.2 Iron
2.6.3 Sodium
2.6.4 Calcium
2.6.5 Magnesium
2.6.6 Zinc
2.6.7 Phosphorus
2.6.8 Manganese
2.6.9 Copper
2.6.10 Selenium
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
2.7.2 Omega 6s
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
2.9 Water Content
2.10 Ash
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
31.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15
299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal308.00 kcal
32
747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal70.00 kcal
17
461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
4.2 Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer
4.3 Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
4.6 Inside Color
4.7 Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Round
4.8 Texture
4.9 Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Sour, Tart
4.10 Origin
4.11 Grows on
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Cold
5 Facts
5.1 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.
- The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
- Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
- There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
5.3.2 Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
5.3.3 Top Importer
5.3.4 Top Exporter
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Ribes rubrum
6.2 Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
7.2 Kingdom
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
7.7 Order
7.8 Family
Oxalidaceae
Grossulariaceae
7.9 Genus
7.10 Species
7.11 Generic Group