Starfruit

Starfruit

Fruit Good year-round
Used in 3 of 203 cuisines (1%)

Starfruit, with its distinctive star shape, offers a crisp texture and a tangy, mildly sweet flavor that brightens any dish. Its refreshing juiciness and striking appearance make it a visual and gastronomic delight.

Where it comes from

Hailing from Southeast Asia, starfruit is celebrated in various cuisines, often appearing in fruit salads and as a garnish for savory dishes.

In the kitchen

Used both fresh and cooked, starfruit enhances salads, beverages, and desserts, where its tartness contrasts beautifully with sweeter elements.

Across cuisines

Starfruit, or carambola, is a tropical fruit with a distinctive star shape and a tangy, mildly sweet flavor, often used in salads, juices, and garnishes. Its crisp texture and striking appearance make it popular in tropical cuisines. It is native to Southeast Asia.

Nutrition (per 100g)

~31kcalCal
~1.0gProtein
~0.3gFat
~7.0gCarbs
~2.0gFiber

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Flavor affinities

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