All about the star fruit

By FOOD SAFETY CHIA JOO SUAN
  • Health

  • Wednesday, 15 Nov 2006

THE star fruit is aptly named for its shape: a five-pointed cross-section, like a star, when the fruit is cut diagonally.  

The slices can be served as a decorative appetiser. Star fruit (carambola, or belimbing manis in Malay) contains numerous healthful nutrients. 

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