• 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.