Starfruit
Seasonality:
- January
- Medium
- February
- Medium
- March
- Medium
- April
- Medium
- May
- Medium
- June
- Medium
- July
- Medium
- August
- Medium
- September
- Medium
- October
- Medium
- November
- None
- December
- None
- January
- Medium
- February
- Medium
- March
- Medium
- April
- Medium
- May
- Medium
- June
- Medium
- July
- Medium
- August
- Medium
- September
- Medium
- October
- Medium
- November
- None
- December
- None
- January
- Medium
- February
- Medium
- March
- Medium
- April
- Medium
- May
- Medium
- June
- Medium
- July
- Medium
- August
- Medium
- September
- Medium
- October
- Medium
- November
- None
- December
- None
Uses
A popular fruit of wealthy Europeans in the late 1700's, Star Fruit or Carambola was introduced to America only 75 years ago. A native fruit of Southeast Asia and India, Star Fruit became an established fruit in Hawaii by way of Chinese immigrant traders. Arriving in Florida, Star Fruit has since made the state the largest producer of all American-consumed Star Fruit. Named for the 5 pointed star shaped slices it yields, Star Fruit's pale yellow, juicy flesh contains a few, small, flat seeds and a distinctly tropical flavor. The thin, edible, lime green skin ripens to a bright yellow, with a waxy sheen. Usually sliced fresh as an elegant addition to salads, buffet platters and desserts, Star Fruit from Melissa's is available in a new jumbo size from Taiwan.
Selection, Storage & Handling
Melissa's Star Fruit are hand-selected for excellent quality. Choose firm, glossy-skinned fruit with no signs of bruising. Note that browning on the tips of the ridges is simply a sign of ripeness. Keep refrigerated in a paper or plastic bag for about one week. Slices may also be frozen.
Except for the seeds, the entire Star Fruit is edible. After washing, Star Fruit may be enjoyed eaten out of hand or the peel skin and slice into a fruit salad.
This item is perishable and ships 2nd Day. Product pricing includes 2nd Day shipping upgrade (Standard shipping rates still apply).
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 40
- Calories from Fat: 5
- % Daily Value*
- Cholesterol 0mg 0%
- Fiber 1g 6%
- Protein 0g 0%
- Saturated Fat 0g 0%
- Sodium 0mg 0%
- Sugars 9g 0%
- Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
- Total Fat 1g 1%
- Calcium0%
- Iron0%
- Vitamin A0%
- Vitamin C30%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
