Chennai, June 19 -- What is a Star Fruit?
The carambola, better known as the 'Star Fruit', is an exotic tropical fruit that has traditionally flourished in Southeast Asia. Today, this fruit is available in most parts of the world as it is not just exported, but is also grown in other regions. The fruit is almost oval in shape and has a shiny, waxy surface that has a greenish, yellowish hue. The flesh of the fruit also has a yellow color although it could vary greatly from dark to light shades. The surface of the fruit isn't smooth, but it has lobes or ridges that run lengthwise. Because of these ridges, when sliced crosswise the fruit yields distinctly star shaped slices.
The crunchy and juicy fruit is very popular in Southeast Asia, wher...