Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
White
Yellowish Green
Shape
Oval
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Texture
Fleshy
Crispy
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
India
Sri Lanka
Grows on
Bushes
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Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-74.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
- 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.
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
China
Taiwan
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
China
Malaysia