What is Starfruit?

Starfruit, or Carambola , is tropical fruit grown in Asia, Caribbean, Central and South America, Florida and Hawaii. It is yellow to make light green and usually 3-5 inches (13.7-15.2 cm) in length, with four to six outer ribs. Its meat has the same color as the exterior of the fruit and contains small brown seeds. The fruit gets its name because its unusual outline creates a stellar shape.

Starfruit skin is edible and therefore does not have to be peeled. Its taste ranges from sweet to cake. Usually its fluctuations can be determined by the width of his ribs. The closer the ribs are set, the more the taste is.

The taste of the carambola is compared with plums, pineapple or lemons, as well as apples or grapes. Starfruit is also known as Coromandel Gooseberry , bilimbi , Belimbing , Chinese Starfruit , five stressed fruit and Star Apple . It is commonly used in salads or desserts consumed as fruite or used as an attractive ornament. Its juice is also used to flavor commercially prepared drinks. Starfruit is very juicy and has a pleasant smell.

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season for Starfruit is late in summer to midwinter. The Carambola tree is able to grow with less sunlight than most tropical trees. The tree requires a decent amount of space and a lot of moisture. Starfruit is rich in vitamin C. Like other fruits that are consumed with intact skin, it is a good source of fiber.

If you want to choose Starfruit, look for a solid and bright color. The ribs often have a brown tinge when they are ripe. In the refrigerator, store mature stars in plastic for up to one week or use within a few days at a room temperature.

Carambola can be cooked with vinegar, sugar, ginger, pepper, anise, vanilla and saffron to form a sweet cucumber. Another Starfruits recipe include salsa, taste, cHutney and soup. If you want jazz for a typical fruit salad, add Starfruit, kiwi, sugar, Grand Marnier and coin leaves.

When cooking, Starfruit can serve as a dessert or spice. It also makes a nice sauce or decoration for poultry, fish, pork and beef food. Starfruit can be combined with a chicken or other protein, avocado and other fruit and vegetables to form a salad. It is also used in recipes of sweet bread and cakes.