Star Fruit

• NO PRESERVATIVES
• NO REFRIGERATION REQUIRED

CULINARY USES

Used in the preparation of juices, cocktails, handmade ice creams, fine desserts, and yogurts.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FRUIT

It has an oval shape, of 8 to 12 cm by 5 to 6 cm, with a yellow to orange color.  When cut, it has a star-shaped cross section. This feature has made it very popular in the decoration of cocktails and desserts. It has a juicy pulp and a taste between sour, acidic and slightly sweet.
ORIGIN

ITS SCIENTIFIC NAME IS AVERRHOA CARAMBOLA AND IT BELONGS TO THE OXALIDACEAE FAMILY.

The fruit tree is native to Indonesia, India and Malaysia. The French agronomist Paul Germain took it to Brazil in the 19th century, and from there it was introduced to Peru through the Amazon jungle.  
VITAMINS, MINERALS, AND NUTRIENTS

STAR FRUIT

Every 100 g of fresh fruit contains:
ENERGETIC VALUE
Approximately 31 kilocalories
CARBOHYDRATES
Contains 6,8 g of carbohydrates
• 2,8 g of fiber
• 4 g of sugar
VITAMINS
• A: 60 IU
• C (ascorbic acid): 34 mg
MINERALS
• Calcium: 3 mg
• Magnesium: 10 mg
• Phosphorus: 12 mg
• Potassium: 133 mg
• Sodium: 2 mg

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HEALTH BENEFITS
  • It is a great antioxidant due to the presence of vitamin C and carotenoids, as well as of organic acids that improve the antioxidant properties of other components, due to which it helps to delay the aging process, increases energy and prevents cancer and heart conditions.
  • It stimulates the secretion of saliva and cleans the mouth thanks to the antibacterial properties of the malic acid.
  • It has medical uses as a haemostatic, that is, to stop bleeding, due to its high content of oxalates.
  • It improves the cardiovascular system thanks to its high content of soluble fiber, which helps reduce cholesterol levels. It contains several components with antiatherosclesis properties, such as organic acids, flavonoids, vitamins and minerals.
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