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Your Online Starfruit Resource

The starfruit, or carambola, is a delicious tropical fruit originally from the Southeast Asian countries of Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Indonesia, India and Malaysia. In the US they are grown in Hawaii and Florida. Internationally, Malaysia is the largest harvester of starfruit in the world, while domestically South Florida is the largest producer, where the plant has been cultivated since the early 20th century.

The starfruit is edible in fresh, dried, jellied and even juiced varieties. The flavor has been said to be sweet, tart and juicy, with a texture similar to apples. The whole fruit is edible, even the skin, so don't worry about peeling. The easiest way to serve a fresh starfruit is to just cut star-shaped slices and serve.

The starfruit tree is also an important item in many Southeast Asian mythologies. Vietnam and China have rich folktales about the tree that are fun for children to read.

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