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Star Fruit
The star fruit contain five lobes covered in an edible waxy yellow skin. The yellow flesh flavor is redolent of citrus fruit and varies from quite unpleasant to mildly sweet, depending upon the variety. Some time center of the Star fruit contains black seeds.
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Star fruit
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Resemblance- It seems like a natural dazzle. It is an amazing fruit from the carambola tree. This fruit, when cut crosswise, bears a resemblance of a star and it is appropriately called, Star Fruit.
Taste- Sweet, juicy and different in the fruit category is Star fruit ( carambola ) it is also known as just the ticket. This tropical treat fruit has been cultivated for hundreds of years throughout Southeast Asia. Mostly this kind of fruit is successful in the warm climates of Florida and Hawaii, it also famous for growing audience in even the United States' Star shaped structure with perfect five pointed cut of crosswise, will appear like a golden yellow fruit . The edible skin of the fruit is shiny, thin and waxy to touch and taste.
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Star Fruit Tree |
 The small medium sized tree is very heavy bearing. It starts fruiting in 2 to 3 years. Planting in full sun in wind protected area with good drainage, 15 to 20 feet apart. The native of this deciduous tree is Ceylon and the Moluccas and it is grown commercially in the warm areas of Florida and California. However it can be grown of zones 8 to 11 in the gardens. It is a fast growing tree growing upto 20 to 30 feet.
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Nutrition Facts of Star fruit
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A typical star fruit--between 4 and 8 inches long--contains no more than 33 calories and 0.4 g of fat. This, along with its sweet and sour taste, makes it a popular addition to dieters' refrigerators. |
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| The entire star fruit is edible, even the skin. In fact, it is the skin that is high in tannin, which helps regulate intestinal processes and had been found to be an effective cure for diarrhea. The inside of the fruit is high in fiber, which also helps to regulate the digestive system. |
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Star fruit is an excellent source of vitamin C, which is an important antioxidant that also helps the body fight against colds and infections. It's also thought to help fortify the body against cancer and heart disease. |
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Star fruit is an excellent source of vitamin C, which is an important antioxidant that also helps the body fight against colds and infections. It's also thought to help fortify the body against cancer and heart disease. |
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Potassium is a crucial part of muscle development and health. The high potassium of star fruit can help prevent muscle cramps and improve blood circulation in muscle tissue. |
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Star fruit is also high in vitamin A, which has been shown to have a number of beneficial effects on the body. In addition to helping to boost the immune system, it also helps to prevent heart disease. |
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Nutritive Value of Star fruit
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| Nutritive value per 100 g of Star fruit |
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Nutritive value |
% of RDA |
| Protein |
1.4g |
3% |
| Cholesterol |
0 g |
0% |
| Thiamin |
0.0 mg |
1% |
| Vitamin A |
80.5IU |
2% |
| Vitamin C |
45.4mg |
76% |
| Potassium |
176mg |
5% |
| Calcium |
4.0mg |
0% |
| Water |
121g |
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| Magnesium |
13.2mg |
3% |
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Health benefits of Star Fruit
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Star fruit also known as carambola is a tropical fruit .it is grown throughout the Southeast Asia. Star fruit is green in colour when unripe; the fruit changes from pale yellow to deep amber when ripe. It has four to six ridges that run from top to bottom, and the soft flesh is encased in a thin waxy, translucent skin .When the fruit is cut crosswise each slice is shaped like a star, hence it is named, "star fruit."
The fruit, which is mostly consumed fresh or as juice, is rich in vitamins A and C and it also has iron, and has high fiber content. The taste varies from sour to sweet, one way of distinguishing the sour variety from the sweeter ones is that the former has narrower ribs, while the latter has thicker, fleshy ones. Unripe star fruit is preserved in many parts of Southeast Asia and is used as a traditional remedy.
- It's leaves and roots can help to cure headaches , ringworm, and chickenpox
- It is mainly used to cure hangovers and prickly heat of Human Body.
- The fruit has been used to treat cross eyes
- The star fruit is said to stimulate the flow of milk. Hence it is commonly given to Nursingmother's.
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Star Fruit Recipes
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1. StarFruit Upside Down Cake
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- 3 to 4 star fruit, sliced.
- 1/4 cup butter, melted.
- 2/3 cup dark brown sugar.
- juice of 2 passion fruit.
- 1/2 cup butter, softened.
- 1 cup sugar & 2 eggs & 1/2 cup milk.
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour.
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder.
- 1 teaspoon each of vanilla and almond extract.
Preparation
Heat the Mixture in oven to 350F. Arrange slice star fruit in bottom of a greased 9 inch cake pan as close as possible. Mix together 1/4 cup butter on cake, brown sugar and passion fruit juice and pour into pan, turning so mixture covers bottom. Make a paste together 1/2 cup of butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beat well. Mix together dry ingredients. Add flour mixture, alternately with milk, to butter mixture. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Pour into prepared cake pan. Bake for about 30 minutes or until cake pulls away form sides of pan. Let cool for five minutes before invert onto serving plate. |
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2.Star Fruit Chutney |
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- 2 cups cubed star fruit
- 1/4 cup sugar.
- 1/2 cup dry red wine.
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled ginger root.
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves.
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar.
Preparation
Combine all ingredients in a medium pan and rouse well. Bring to medium high heat and cook 25 minutes or until slightly thickened of mixtures. Makes 1 cup.
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Special fruits for this week
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Banana
Store ripe bananas outside for 3 days or in the refrigerator for several days. It is rich in carbohydrates, low in fat, high in potassium and Vitamin C. (Read more) |
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Grapes
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Mandarin Orange
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