Carambola fruit is said to have originated from Malaysia. This fruit is generally used as a mixture rujak (food Java), juice or eaten immediately, but benefits many of which are to maintain health and also for beauty.
Carambola is a tree fruit crop that comes from the region of Malaysia, then spread to various countries other tropical climates in the world, including Indonesia. Starfruit in society generally there are two main types.
First, Carambola Sweet or Averhoa great shape. Has a wavy shape and star-like greenish-yellow. No wonder many people call Star Fruits (Star Fruit). It was varied, when fully ripe, it will be sweet with a slightly sour taste.
The second type of Averhoa blimbi taua is commonly called star fruit or star fruit vegetable wuluh. Why so-called star fruit vegetable? Because this type of fruit stars fruit often found in food such as vegetables or cooking desert acid. Form much smaller fruit than sweet star fruit. Starfruit-shaped vegetable is generally no more than the fingers of adults, light green and have a sour taste, but refreshing.
In addition, the fruit in English is called Fruit Star (Star Fruit) is full of nutrition. Vitamins A and C which contains a powerful antioxidant against free radicals, increases stamina.
In the sweet star fruit is also rich in pectin. Pectin can trap cholesterol, prevent hardening of hepatitis or liver disease, and bile acids found in the intestines and helps disposal. Useful and facilitate the process of fiber digestion. This fruit is a favorite fruit of the dieters who want to stay slim.
