Common name : Carambola, Star fruit
Thai name : Mafuang
Scientific name : Averrhoa carambola L.
Carambola
Shape : star with cylindrical shapped
Weight : 300 – 500 g
Colour : yellowwish green
Taste : sweet and sour
Preparation and eating
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Slice the fruit crosswise into 5-6 pieces.
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Remove the seed.
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Arrage them on a plate.
Usage
Eaten fresh.
Making juice and jam.
Added in fruit salad and desserts.
Nutrition
High potassium and vitamin C
Storage
2 – 3 weeks at 10-13 C 90-95% RH
Season
Availability : year round
