1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
1.1.1 General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
1.2 Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
1.3 Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
NA
1.5 Side Effects
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, 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
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.2 Fiber
2.2.4 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.2 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.4 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.6 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.8 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.5.2 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.5.4 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.6.2 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.7.1 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.8.1 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.8.2 Lycopene
2.8.3 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.8.4 Choline
2.9 Fat
2.10 Minerals
2.10.1 Potassium
138.00 mg133.00 mg
42
840
2.10.2 Iron
2.10.3 Sodium
2.10.4 Calcium
2.10.5 Magnesium
2.10.6 Zinc
2.10.7 Phosphorus
2.10.8 Manganese
2.10.9 Copper
2.10.10 Selenium
2.11 Fatty Acids
2.11.1 Omega 3s
2.11.2 Omega 6s
2.12 Sterol
2.12.1 Phytosterol
2.13 Water Content
2.14 Ash
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
69.00 kcal31.00 kcal
15
299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
150.00 kcal300.00 kcal
32
747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
105.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17
461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
4.2 Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer
4.3 Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Coral red, Yellow
Golden yellow, Green
4.6 Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellowish Green
4.7 Shape
Round
Oval and Star(Cross section)
4.8 Texture
4.9 Taste
Sour, Sweet
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
4.10 Origin
4.11 Grows on
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Humid
Moist, Warm to hot climate
5 Facts
5.1 Facts about
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
- 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.
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
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
5.3.3 Top Importer
5.3.4 Top Exporter
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Averrhoa carambola
6.2 Synonym
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
7.2 Kingdom
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
7.7 Order
7.8 Family
7.9 Genus
7.10 Species
N. lappaceum
A. carambola
7.11 Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available