Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
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)
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
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
12.92 g6.73 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
6.40 g2.80 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
8.20 g3.98 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.98 g1.04 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.050.15
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0
681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg0.01 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg0.37 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.23 mg0.39 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg0.02 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg12.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
32.90 mg34.40 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.16 mg0.15 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg0.00 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
5.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg66.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
0.00 mg7.60 mg
0
19.2
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Fat
0.60 g0.33 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
172.00 mg133.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.14 mg0.08 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
3.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
17.00 mg3.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
9.00 mg10.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.06 mg0.12 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
19.00 mg12.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.08 mg0.04 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.14 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.10 mcg0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
58.00 mg27.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
214.00 mg157.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
20.00 mg10.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
83.28 g91.38 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.38 g0.52 g
0
87.1
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Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
61.00 kcal31.00 kcal
15
354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
55.00 kcal28.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
47.00 kcal31.00 kcal
0
354
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Calories in Dried Form
747.00 kcal300.00 kcal
16
747
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Calories in Canned Form
55.00 kcal31.00 kcal
15
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16
461
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Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal230.00 kcal
80
450
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Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
White
Yellowish Green
Shape
Oval
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Texture
Succulent
Crispy
Taste
Sweet
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Sri Lanka
Grows on
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Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.54.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
- Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
- All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).
- 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
New Zealand
Taiwan
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Europe
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Malaysia
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Averrhoa carambola
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Averrhoa carambola
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Myrtales
Oxalidales
Family
Myrtaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Acca
Averrhoa
Species
A. sellowiana
A. carambola
Generic Group
Myrtle
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