Carambola (Star Fruit)

CARAMBOLA—AKA “Starfruit”

• What does it taste like?
Carambola tastes sweet and sour, depending on the type and ripeness of it.

• What does it smell like?
Ripe Carambola smells very fragrant and pleasant. Its fragrance can be compared to citrus fruits, mangoes, greens, and flowers.

• What does it feel like?
Carambola has a (yellow) slightly thick skin that’s smooth, and a (yellow) juicy but firm flesh with seeds.

• Where does it grow?
Carambola is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in more tropical/subtropical regions too, such as the South Pacific, South America, Central America, and parts of the United States.

• How do you eat it?
Carambola is typically eaten raw on its own, juiced, or added as decoration to smoothie/fruit bowls.

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