Carambola (Starfruit)
"Carambola, also called starfruit"
Carambola, also known as starfruit, is the fruit of Averrhoa carambola.
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Botanical name
Averrhoa carambola
Product Details
PLU Code
4256
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Carambola (Starfruit) › All Sizes
Origin
Central and eastern Java, Maluku
Temperature
4 to 5°C (39 to 41°F)
Shelf Life
21-35 days
Status
Approved
About Carambola (Starfruit)
The market type and cultivar are unspecified.
Nutrition Information
Carambola, (starfruit), raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 171715, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 31 kcal; Protein: 1.04 g; Fat: 0.33 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 6.73 g; Dietary fiber: 2.8 g; Vitamin C: 34.4 mg; Folate: 12 µg; Total sugars: 3.98 g. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh carambola (star fruit). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
4 to 5°C (39 to 41°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Breathable bags or ventilation containers
Shelf Life
21-35 days
Storage Notes: Handle gently and keep humidity high, because the fragile rib edges brown from mechanical injury and water loss, and prolonged cold storage can cause surface pitting, especially in greener fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 261-263.
Applies to: fresh carambola (star fruit).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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PLU Reference
4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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