Star Fruit
Star Fruit (Averrhoa carambola) aka: carambola, is an oval shaped fruit with five groves that give it the appearance of a star when cut. Star fruit has a thin yellow skin, and lighter yellow flesh studded with small seeds in the center.
Health benefits of Star Fruit
- Increased Protection from Bacterial and Viral Infections
- Increased Immune Function
- Reduced Cancer Risk
- Reduced Risk of Colon Cancer
- Protection Against Heart Disease
- Regulation of Blood Sugar and Insulin Dependence
- Slowing the progression of AIDS
- Slowing Aging
- DNA Repair and Protection
- Protection Against Dementia
- Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
- Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Promoted Eye Health
- Alzheimer's Protection
- Osteoporosis Protection
- Stroke Prevention
- Reduced Risk of Type II Diabetes
- Reduced Frequency of Migraine Headaches
- Alleviation of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Antioxidant Protection
- Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
- Alleviation of the Common Cold
- Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
- Alleviation of Inflammation
Some of these health benefits come from nutrients concentrated in this food, and may not be effects of the food itself.
How to choose Star Fruit
Look for brightly colored star fruit that are a little soft and flexible. Avoid overly crisp fruits as they are less likely to be sweet.
Climate and origin
Star fruit are native to Indonesia and the Moluccas and now grow in tropical climates all over the world. (Zone 10 in the U.S.)
Taste
Star fruit has a very light fragrant taste with a crisp texture.
Miscellaneous information
Star fruit juice can remove stains from linen and can even be used to shine brass!
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | |||
| 100 grams (100g) | |||
| Calories | 31 | ||
| % Daily Value * | |||
| Total Fat 0.33g | 0% | ||
| Saturated Fat 0.02g | 0% | ||
| Trans Fat 0g | |||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | ||
| Sodium 2mg | 0% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate 6.7g | 2% | ||
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 10% | ||
| Total Sugars 4g | 8% | ||
| Includes --g Added Sugars | --% | ||
| Protein 1g | 2% | ||
| Vitamin C 34.4mg | 38% | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | ||
| Iron 0.08mg | 0% | ||
| Calcium 3mg | 0% | ||
| Potassium 133mg | 3% | ||
| Phosphorus 12mg | 1% | ||
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |||