OTHER NAMES:
KARAMBOLA
BOTANIC NAME:
Averrhoa carambola
Native to Indonasia/ Srilanka.
Cross section of the fruit resembles a stars, hence its
name.
Carambola trees are small, bushy evergreens with drooping
branches.
Medium size tree, grows up to a height of 2-3 meters.
Star fruit can be eaten fresh or cooked. It is used
for making Pickles.
Sweet and sour tasting fruit can be added as a garnish to salad.
It is a good source of Vitamin C.
Vitamin C has a wide range of positive effects on our
health,
These include -
Antioxidant properties,
Boosting the immune system,
Promoting healthy skin, hair, and nails,
Increasing calcium uptake,
Increasing iron absorption....
But....
It is reported that in patients with chronic kidney disease,
the consumption of star fruit may cause neurological problems. Presence of Oxalic
acid is the reason for such problems.
