The acidic nature of the pulp of Carambola or starfruit (Averrhoa carambola) is due to its oxalic acid content.
The acidic nature of the pulp of Carambola or starfruit (Averrhoa carambola) is due to its oxalic acid content. Fruits contain a juicy pulp, which is a good source of Vitamin A, B and C together with valuable minerals and iron. Various plant parts of this fruit are credited with medicinal properties, e.g. root extract is used as an antidote for poisoning, and the crushed leaves for curing chicken pox, ring worm and scabies.A fruit crop akin to carambola, Bilimbi (Averrhoa bilimbi): produces gherkin-like fruits which are used for making pickles and curries due to the presence of high amount of acid (6%) in the pulp, seeds are covered by a fatty layer which contains 6% oxalic acid
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