Welcome to Starfruit.com

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.

Grilled fruit punches really up a traditional fool
Don't let the name confuse you. This is an easy, delicious and summery dessert, not a reference to the person standing at the grill.

Sun-Soaked Super-Fruit From The Australian Bush Found In Kakadu Complex: An Introduction
We all know that the best way to get our vitamins and minerals, especially antioxidants, is via fresh fruit and vegetables, and through fruit juices. But it's important not to rely on good old apples and oranges alone. Apples and oranges are good - but there's a whole lot of other great healthy fruit out there.

We Ship Navel Oranges, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Tangerines
In 1882 William Wallace Reed my Great Grandfather moved from Harmony, Maine to Sunny Tropical Florida to get rich growing oranges. That was the promise being made by Henry Flagler owner of the Florida East Coast Railway. Through advertisements Mr. Flagler encouraged fruit farming and settlement along his railway line which caught the attention of Great Granddaddy Reed.