Brooks Tropicals - Starfruit

Other Tropical Produce

Description:

Starfruit gets its name because of its star-shaped appearance when you cut it. Starfruit, or carambola, is a sweet and tangy fruit that varies in size from three to six inches in length. Its edible skin has a waxy sheen and turns from green to yellow during the maturation process. It's a good source of vitamins A and C. Brooks Tropicals grows its starfruit on our coastal farms in southwest Florida.

Note: If you have kidney problems, check with your doctor before eating starfruit.

NON-GMO


	Nutritional Info Serving size: 1 cup cubed, 132g Amount per serving Calories: 40.9 Total fat: 0.4g Saturated fat: 0g Polyunsaturated fat: 0.2g Monounsaturated fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 2.6mg Total carbohydrates 9g Dietary Fiber 3.7g Sugars 5.3g Protein: 1.4g VIEW ADDITIONAL INFO

Taste: Similar to that of a tart apple when green. It sweetens when the fruit becomes yellow.

Selection: Choose a firm, crisp fruit. Browning on the edges is a sign of ripeness.

Ripening: Store fruit at room temperature until most traces of green have disappeared and ribs turn brown.

Ethylene Production & Sensitivity: Low

Shelf Life: One week depending on temperature and humidity. Once ripe, it should be eaten within two to three days.

Brooks Availability: July - April

Brooks Origin: Florida

Storage Temperature: 48° - 55°F

Storage Humidity: 88%-90%

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