Star Fruit

Star Fruit 

 

 

 

 

Carambola also known as starfruit, is a little sour product of Averrhoa carambola, a tree mostly grown in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, ,Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

starfruit is famous  throughout Southeast Asia, the South Pacific and  East Asia. The tree has now spread to countries like Latin America, the Caribbean, and Mexico. This tree grows well under hot climatic conditions. The fruit has received the name starfruit, because it is star shaped.

The whole fruit is edible and is generally eaten with salt. Star fruit also can be cooked. People in Sri Lanka make jelly, jam and juice out of star fruits.

Benefits of Star Fruit

Benefits of Star Fruit

 

 

Star fruits is one of low calorie fruits. 100g of star fruits just give 31 calories, which is much lower than whatever other well known fruit you find in the market. But do not be deceived by the calorie count. This juicy fruit is rich in vital supplements, cell reinforcements, and vitamins needed for good health.

Star fruits' waxy peel gives a decent measure of dietary fiber. Fiber helps to control cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetic. fiber in star fruit can also improve your skin health. Star fruit contains great amounts of vitamin-C. Vitamin C is a  cancer prevention agent. 100 g of crisp star fruit gives 57% of daily requirement of vitamin C. Consumption of foods rich in vitamin C helps the body to create resistance against various diseases.