Carambola, or star fruit, is the fruit of Averrhoa carambola, a species of tree native to Indonesia. The fruit is about 5 to 15 centimetres (2 to 6 inches) in length and is an oval shape. It usually has five prominent longitudinal ridges, but in rare instances it can have as few as four or as many as eight. In cross section, it resembles a star. The skin is thin, smooth, and waxy and turns a light to dark yellow when ripe. The flesh is translucent and light yellow to yellow in color. Each fruit can have 10 to 12 flat light brown seeds about 6 to 13 mm (0.25 to 0.5 in) in width and enclosed in gelatinous aril. Once removed from the fruit, they lose viability within a few days. Price of product : Working Product origin : Sri Lanka Key Specifications/Special Features Star fruit is loaded with healthy plant compounds Star fruit contains an antimicrobial agent which fights the microbial bacillus cereus, e.coli, salmonella typhus, etc. It also cures eczema. It works well on coughs, fever, ulcers and sore throats. It also effectively combats diabetes. In addition to vitamins A, B and C, that help keep the metabolism of the body steady and strong, star fruit also has thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin in very small concentrations. It’s a good source of vitamin B9 (folic acid), which helps reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, and it also contains vitamin C and vitamin B5. It has low amounts of all essential minerals but is especially rich in copper (14% of Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) in one medium sized fruit). Star fruit lowers cholesterol levels and adds bulk and moisture to faces. The fruit has also been used to treat sore eyes. If you are looking to up the magnesium content in your diet, then eat food rich in vitamin B6 along with star fruit. It is given to lactating mothers as it is commonly believed to stimulate the flow of milk. Harmonization System (HS) Code : 0810 Minimum Order Size : 1 Ton Packaging details : 10/ 15/ 25 / 50 kg