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Fruits of the World: Carambola

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Name:

  • Carambola
  • also known as starfruit

Starfruit

Looks like :

  • Yellow-gren oval shape with prominent ribs.
  • It looks star-shaped when sliced.

Tastes like :

  • Refreshing and crisp

Uses:

  • Good for decoration

Found where :

  • Native to Indonesia
  • found throughout south-east Asia

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