Are you ready to embark on a cosmic taste adventure? Look no further than star fruit! This quirky and exotic fruit, also known as carambola, will delight your taste buds.
Celestial delight
Native to Southeast Asia, the star fruit got its name from its unique shape. It has a grape-like texture and blend of sweet and tangy notes with a hint of citrus.
Perfect pick
A ripe star fruit will be firm to the touch, have a bright yellow colour, and may have slightly browned edges. If it’s green, it’s not ripe.
Hydration hero
With its high water content, star fruit helps keep you hydrated to support healthy, glowing skin. It’s also naturally low in kilojoules for a refreshing snack.
Antioxidant-rich
Star fruit is packed with antioxidants like flavonoids and polyphenols, which help protect your body and reduce your risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer.
3 stellar ways with star fruit:
1 Star of the salad
With its pretty shape, star fruit is the perfect way to jazz up a tropical fruit salad. Make it shine as the centrepiece on a fruit platter at your next backyard barbecue.
2 In a pickle
Star fruit is delicious turned into a pickle or chutney to serve with homemade curry or on sandwiches and salads.
3 Freeze to please
Freeze star-shaped slices and add to still or sparkling water for a fun and refreshing drink as the weather warms up.
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