The Carambola, also called Star Fruit, is a small to medium sized tree that produces a juicy tropical fruit. The flavor combines those of the apple, grape and citrus and is crisp in texture. The fruit can be eaten fresh and is often used in salads and as a garnish due to its unique star shape.
Common Names:Star Fruit, Belimbing Besi, Belimbing Manis, Kembola, Carambola, Caramba, Country Gooseberry, Belimbing Sagi, Kamrak
Health benefits:
In addition to good aesthetics, carambola has a very interesting nutritional profile, standing out that it is very low in calories and carbohydrates unlike other tropical fruits such as mango and pineapple. A medium carambola contains approximately 6 grams of carbohydrates, 2.5 grams of fiber, and one gram of protein.
As for vitamins, it contains 52% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C, and in percentages less than 5% we find vitamins B5, folate, B3, A, E, B1 and B6. Its minerals include copper, potassium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium and zinc. Being an important source of vitamin C, star fruit has antioxidant properties, helps us improve the immune deals system and promotes the health of our skin, hair and nails. In addition, it helps improve the absorption of iron and calcium.
Product code: Grafted Star fruit (averrhoa carambola) fruit deals tree 12”-24” inches height