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Starfruit

£2.50/Each

 

Star fruit — or carambola — is a sweet and sour fruit that has the shape of a five-point star.

The skin is edible and the flesh has a mild, sour flavour that makes it popular in a number of dishes.

The star fruit is yellow or green in colour. It comes in two main types: a smaller, sour variety and a larger, sweeter one.

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 What Is Star Fruit?

Star fruit — or carambola — is a sweet and sour fruit that has the shape of a five-point star.

The skin is edible and the flesh has a mild, sour flavour that makes it popular in a number of dishes.

The star fruit is yellow or green in colour. It comes in two main types: a smaller, sour variety and a larger, sweeter one.

Star Fruit Nutrition Facts

The star fruit is a decent source of several nutrients — especially fiber and vitamin C.

This is the nutrient content of a single, medium-sized (91-gram) star fruit (1):

  • Fibre: 3 grams
  • Protein: 1 gram
  • Vitamin C: 52% of the RDI
  • Vitamin B5: 4% of the RDI
  • Folate: 3% of the RDI
  • Copper: 6% of the RDI
  • Potassium: 3% of the RDI
  • Magnesium: 2% of the RDI

Though the nutrient content may appear relatively low, keep in mind that this serving only has 28 calories and 6 grams of carbs. This means that calorie for calorie, star fruit is very nutritious.

SUMMARYStar fruit is low in calories but high in fiber and vitamin C. It’s very nutritious considering its low calorie content.