Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
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
Abdominal pains
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Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
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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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Monsoon, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
Ram Jarnun and Paras
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Magenta, Purple
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
Purple
Yellowish Green
Shape
Oval
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Texture
Juicy
Crispy
Taste
Astringent, Sweet
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Grows on
Trees
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Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-7.54.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
- In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
- Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
- 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
India
Taiwan
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
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Europe
Top Exporter
India
Malaysia