Fruit
Star Fruit
Star fruit, or carambola (Averrhoa carambola), is a ridged tropical fruit that slices into five-pointed stars. Ripe flesh is crisp, juicy, and sweet-tart with a floral, apple-grape character; underripe fruit is sour and astringent. Thin edible skin needs only washing; brown edge nicks are common and can be trimmed. Southeast Asian and Caribbean tables eat it fresh, in salads, salsas, and drinks; cooks use slices as a bright garnish. People with kidney disease should avoid large amounts because of oxalate content. Choose fruit that is mostly yellow with a light fragrance and slight give—green hard fruit will not sweeten much after picking.
Track this ingredient
Cuts & parts
Breeds & varieties
A sample of named types with their own origin and culinary profiles.
Characteristics
Preparations
Provenance
Sources
Traits
Nutrition and pairings
Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 0.31 g
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.09 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 4.69 mg
- Salt 0.01 g
- Total Carbohydrate 13.3 g
- Dietary Fibre 1.87 g
- Total Sugars 10.2 g
- Complex / starch 1.03 g
- Protein 0.79 g
- Water 84.4 g
- Energy 57.4 kcal
- Water 84.4 g
- Carbohydrates 13.3 g
- Sugars 10.2 g
- Monosaccharides 7.16 g
- Disaccharides 3.07 g
- Starch 1.03 g
- Amylose 0.26 g
- Amylopectin 0.77 g
- Digestible Starch 0.88 g
- Resistant Starch 0.1 g
- Fibre 1.87 g
- Soluble Fibre 0.65 g
- Insoluble Fibre 1.22 g
- Protein 0.79 g
- Plant Protein 0.75 g
- Fat 0.31 g
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.09 g
- Vitamins 55.5 mg
- Vitamin A 20 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.03 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.04 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.37 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.18 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.07 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 0.9 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 13.3 µg
- Vitamin C 16 mg
- Vitamin E 0.26 mg
- Vitamin K 4.3 µg
- Minerals 293 mg
- Major Minerals 287 mg
- Trace Minerals 6 mg
- Salt 0.01 g
- Sodium Chloride 0.01 g
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 16 · vitamin-a: 20 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.03 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.04 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.37 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.18 · vitamin-b6: 0.07 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 0.9 · vitamin-b9-folate: 13.3 · vitamin-e: 0.26 · vitamin-k: 4.3 ·
Minerals
Sodium: 4.69 · Potassium: 251 · Calcium: 31 · Iron: 0.6 · Zinc: 0.4 · Iodine: 5 ·
Fruit energy is mostly natural sugars with fibre and vitamin C varying by species.
History
Star Fruit was used as a fruit food in regional diets long before industrial packing and global year-round supply.
Trade, migration, and selection spread distinctive Star Fruit types and preparations into new climates and cuisines.
Modern production, storage, and transport made Star Fruit a regular purchase far from where it is grown or raised.
Cooks now treat Star Fruit as both staple and specialty, with more attention to provenance, variety, and form.