Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Anti depressant, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
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, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Chest pains, Eczema, Hives inside the cheeks, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling, Watery eyes
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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Type
Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Allstar, Annapolis, Cavendish, Chandler, Earliglow, Flavorfest, Honeoye, Jewel, Northeaster, San Andreas, Seascape, Tribute and Tristar
Seedless Variety
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Color
Golden yellow, Green
Bright red
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Pink
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Conical
Texture
Crispy
Juicy
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Sour-Sweet
Origin
Sri Lanka
Europe
Grows on
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Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Loam
Soil pH
4.5-76-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Cold
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.
- Strawberry is the only fruit with seeds on its covering.
- Belgium has a museum dedicated to strawberries.
- Americans eat almost 3.4 pounds of fresh strawberries each year.
- They are believed to be an aphrodisiac.
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
United States of America
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Egypt, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Europe
Canada
Top Exporter
Malaysia
United States of America