Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
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
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
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Side Effects
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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)
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
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Seedless Variety
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Color
Coral red, Yellow
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellowish Green
Shape
Round
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Texture
Juicy
Crispy
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
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Sri Lanka
Grows on
Trees
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Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.54.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid
Moist, Warm to hot climate
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.
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
Thailand
Taiwan
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
Singapore
Europe
Top Exporter
Thailand
Malaysia