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 flavor that makes it popular in a number of dishes.
The star fruit is yellow or green in color. It comes in two main types: a smaller, sour variety and a larger, sweeter one.
SUMMARYStar fruit is a sweet and sour fruit shaped like a five-point star. There are several different varieties.
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):
Fiber:Â 3 grams
Protein:Â 1 gram
Vitamin C:Â 52% of the RDI
Vitamin B5:Â 4% of the RDI
Folate:Â 3% of the RDI
Copper:Â 6% of the RDI
Potassium:Â 3% of the RDI
Magnesium:Â 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.
Star Fruit Is Loaded With Healthy Plant Compounds
Star fruit also contains other substances that make it even healthier.
It is an excellent source of healthy plant compounds, including quercetin, gallic acid, and epicatechin.
These compounds have powerful antioxidant properties and various health benefits.
The plant compounds in star fruit have been shown to reduce fatty liver risk and cholesterol in mice
They’re also being studied for their ability to prevent liver cancer in mice
What’s more, some evidence from animal studies suggests that the sugars in star fruit mayÂ
However, research to confirm these potential benefits of star fruit in humans is lacking.
SUMMARYStar fruit contains many beneficial plant compounds. Animal studies show that these may reduce inflammation, cholesterol, and the risk of fatty liver. Still, humans research is lacking.
Dr Venkata Seshaiah.