carambola
Five-pointed tropical fruit
Carambola is a tropical fruit with distinctive ridges that form a star shape when sliced crosswise, hence its common name star fruit.
The yellow-green fruit has crisp, juicy flesh with a mildly sweet-tart flavor.
Native to Southeast Asia, carambola is eaten fresh, used as garnish, or made into juice: She arranged carambola slices on the fruit platter.
Tropical food, pointed slices
- five-pointedWith five radiating tips
- cross-sectionView through interior
- decorativeServing to beautify
- ornamentalFor beauty, not function
star-shaped · slices · photogenic · presentation · centerpiece · visual appeal · distinctive
Sharp and lively-tasting
zesty · acidic · crisp · juicy · refreshing · mild · delicate · apple-like
Essential water-soluble antioxidant
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
folate · riboflavin · flavonoids · low-calorie · hydrating · oxalate · pectin · phytonutrients
Decorative food topping
- salsaSpicy tomato condiment
- chutneySpiced fruit-based condiment
- saladCold dressed vegetables
- compoteFruit cooked in syrup
preserve · jam · marinade · relish · glaze · smoothie · juice · cocktail
Tropical peninsula and islands
- MalaysiaSoutheast Asian federation
- IndonesiaSoutheast Asian archipelago nation
- PhilippinesSoutheast Asian archipelago nation
- ThailandSoutheast Asian kingdom
India · Sri Lanka · Brazil · Caribbean · Florida · Hawaii · Taiwan · tropical fruit
Fruit tree plantation
- evergreenRetains foliage year-round
- tropical treeWarm-region woody perennial
- floweringProducing reproductive structures
- saplingJuvenile woody plant
grafting · cultivation · harvest · branches · waxy leaves · rootstock · fruiting · pollination
star fruit
Tropical food, pointed slices
- five-pointedWith five radiating tips
- cross-sectionView through interior
- decorativeServing to beautify
ornamental · star-shaped · slices · photogenic · presentation · centerpiece · visual appeal · distinctive
tangy
Sharp and lively-tasting
citrusy · zesty · acidic · crisp · juicy · refreshing · mild · delicate · apple-like · pear-like
vitamin C
Essential water-soluble antioxidant
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
magnesium · folate · riboflavin · flavonoids · low-calorie · hydrating · oxalate · pectin · phytonutrients · carotenoids
garnish
Decorative food topping
compote · preserve · jam · marinade · relish · glaze · smoothie · juice · cocktail · pickle
Southeast Asia
Tropical peninsula and islands
- MalaysiaSoutheast Asian federation
- IndonesiaSoutheast Asian archipelago nation
- PhilippinesSoutheast Asian archipelago nation
Thailand · India · Sri Lanka · Brazil · Caribbean · Florida · Hawaii · Taiwan · tropical fruit · monsoon
orchard
Fruit tree plantation
- evergreenRetains foliage year-round
- tropical treeWarm-region woody perennial
- floweringProducing reproductive structures
sapling · grafting · cultivation · harvest · branches · waxy leaves · rootstock · fruiting · pollination · propagation
- fruitapple, apples, banana, bananas, orange
- Frutasbanana, coco, kiwi, lima, mango
- tropical plantshibiscus, bougainvillea, frangipani, mahogany, palm trees
- exotic producedragon fruit, durian, lychee, rambutan, starfruit
- tropical foodsbanana, coconut, coconut milk, papaya, mango
- Asian Fruitsdurian, lychee, mango, longan, rambutan