Kamaranga (Star Fruit): Is It Good For Health, Or Nor – healthytalk8

Star Fruit

Star fruit or Kamaranga also known as “carambola”, has excellent pros and cons, and many more things.

Carambola is a Portuguese word that was first derived from the Marathi word karambal in 1500 AD.

It is a star-shaped tropical fruit that is sweet to sour this fruit is native to southeast Asia including Indonesia, Malaysia, Phillippines, and the Caribbean.

Star fruit is a tropical or subtropical fruit that can be found up to an altitude of 1200 – 1500 meters and its fruit needs plenty of sunlight and rain.

Kamaranga is known by different names worldwide including kamaranga in India, carambola in Spanish, ma fen in China, and balimbing in southeast Asia.

This fruit consists of 5 striped cut sections, which when cut, show the shape of the star. because of this, it was named star fruit.

In addition, kamaranga can be mixed and eaten with many dishes. this fruit is light green and yellow in colour.

2. Star fruit Common Names

Star fruit is known by different names in different countries like kamaranga in India, carambola in Spanish, ma fen in China, and balimbing in southeast Asia.

3. Healthy benefits

Star fruit is low in calories compared to other fruits. this 100 grams of fruit contains about 31 grams of calories.

Let us know about the health benefits of star fruit in short form:

• kamaranga (star fruit) contains vitamin C which boosts our immunity and protects us against harmful bacteria or viruses.

• The outer skin of this fruit has dietary fiber which proves to be very helpful in reducing bad cholesterol.

• kamaranga also contains antioxidants that remove harmful free radicals bacteria from our body and help to increase our lifespan.

• This star fruit, plant-based compound has been shown to reduce cholesterol and fatty liver in mice (2).

• Due to its vitamin B -complex, it helps to balance metabolism in our body.

• kamaranga contains a high amount of potassium, phosphorus, and zinc which control heart rate and blood circulation in our body, which reduces the risk of heart diseases significantly.

• In some parts of Brazil, a state in South America it is used for diuretic purposess and also to reduce cough illness.

• kamaranga has low carbohydrates and high fiber, which is no less than a boon for patients with diabetes.

• You can consume it as a whole mix with salad. some people like to consume it in juice form.

• Star fruit is also known as kamaranga good for reducing inflammation.

4. Nutrition value

Recipe name – meal

Number of servings – 1

Calories	31 grams
Total fat	0.3 g
sodium	2 mg
Carbohydrate	6.7 g
Dietary fiber	2.8 g
Sugar	4 g
Protein	1 g    2% of the (DV)
Calcium	3 mg
Folate	3% of the RDI
Copper	6% of the RDI
Iron	0.08 mg
Potassium	133 mg
Vitamin C	52% of the RDI

The daily value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet.

5. Risk/Side Effects

Consumption of kamaranga can be harmful to some people because kamaranga has alkaloids ‘caramboxin‘ and ‘oxalic acid’ both are harmful to kidney diseases.

Kidney stones, and kidney failure patients should avoid consuming it.

And so far its side effects are known. if you have some side effects (except kidney disease) then comment.

NOTE: And a question that people mostly ask Can star fruit kill you?

The answer is NO star fruit does not kill you but if you are suffering, and patients with kidney diseases like:

• kidney stones
• kidney failure
• one kidney should avoid consuming it. because its toxicity may cause neurological problems.

Some study shows that regular consumption of kamaranga causes kidney problems. so avoid daily contact.

6. How can you eat it with (piquant) taste?

I too have tasted it a lot in my school time (but not daily 2 times a week) with an absolutely choppy taste.

So in this, I will tell you their roadside yummy recipe that I tasted during my school time.

• First, take a kamaranga and cut it in between.

• After separating, add Kala namak (black salt) to it for a piquant taste, as per your taste, and mix it well.

• And your spicy dish is now ready.

Down Line

Star fruit is a tropical or subtropical fruit.

Kamaranga in India has low carbohydrates and high fiber, which is no less than a boon for patients with diabetes.

You can consume it as a whole mix with salad. some people like to consume it in juice form.

If you are suffering, patients with kidney diseases like kidney stones, kidney failure, or one kidney should avoid consuming it.