Carambola, or Averrhoa carambola, also called Star Fruit because of its shape, offers excellent qualities. There are different varieties of this green or yellow tropical fruit depending on its degree of maturity, and between 7 and 12 cm in length. Its skin is thin and shiny, and the pulp is juicy and translucent. The larger carambolas are more golden, sweeter and with a small point of acidity. On the other hand, the carambolas of a smaller caliber are more bitter and have pale, green or yellowish tones.  

Its origin is located in Malaysia and India. Subsequently, its cultivation was extended to other tropical countries. Other producing countries today are Brazil, Colombia and Israel.  

Fresh Star Fruit is an ideal food due to its high content of vitamin C and calcium, magnesium and phosphorus.  

Its fine and delicate flavor mixes sweet, acid and bitter. Star Fruit slices are a good presentation for meat dishes, desserts, or cocktails. They also give a touch of exoticism to fruit salads.  

It is advisable to keep the Star Fruit in a cool place. The ends of the Star Fruit darken during its natural ripening process. They go from green to more or less intense yellow, but this does not represent a loss of flavor.