Benefits Fruit Carambola (Star Fruit, Averrhoa carambola Linn)

 

Benefits Fruit Carambola (Star Fruit, Averrhoa carambola Linn)

Carambola, also known as starfruit, is the fruit of Averrhoa carambola, a species of tree native to the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Star fruit is a five-ribbed fruit and when cut crosswise to form stars. When young, his skin pale green and turn yellow to reddish when ripe. The flesh is thick, yellow, and lots of water. It was sweet to sour.

 
The content zatgizi and phytonutrients

•      Vitamin C and provitamin A (carotenoids).
•      Minerals iron, phosphorus, calcium, and potassium / potassium.
•      Pectin.
•      fiber

benefits starfruit

•      Lowering blood pressure.
•      As an antioxidant and anticancer.
•      Increase endurance.
•      Prevent and treat ulcers.
•      Facilitate digestion and prevent constipation.
•      Lowering cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
•      Dilute phlegm and re-treat cough.