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Star fruit
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 32 kcal —
- Protein 0.5 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 7.3 g 3%
- Fat 0.3 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0.1 g 1%
- Fibre 1.3 g 5%
- Sugars 7.1 g —
- Sodium 2 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 6 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 31 mg 34%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.03 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.03 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 0.4 mg 3%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 5 mg 0%
- Iron 0.6 mg 3%
- Magnesium 6 mg 1%
- Phosphorus 15 mg 1%
- Potassium 150 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.1 mg 1%
- Copper 0.12 mg 13%
- Manganese 0.1 mg 4%
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Questions about Star fruit
How do you cut and eat star fruit?
Rinse it, trim off the two ends and slice it crosswise into stars; the thin skin and small seeds are edible. Remove any seeds you don’t want to eat.
How do you tell when a star fruit is ripe?
Choose one that feels firm but gives slightly when pressed, with glossy yellow skin. A few brown edges on the ridges are normal; mostly green fruit is more tart and will ripen at room temperature.
Can you eat star fruit raw, including the skin?
Yes. Wash it well and eat the crisp flesh with the skin; the seeds are edible too, though you can pick them out.
How should you store star fruit?
Leave firm, greenish fruit at room temperature until it turns yellow. Once ripe, keep it in the fridge and eat it within a few days; cut slices should be covered and refrigerated.
What goes well with star fruit?
Its sweet-tart crunch works in fruit salads with pineapple, mango or berries, and the star-shaped slices make an attractive topping for desserts. It also pairs well with lime and fresh mint.
Can you cook star fruit?
Yes: simmer slices with a little sugar and water for about 10 minutes to make a topping for porridge or yoghurt. You can also add them to a curry near the end of cooking so they soften without falling apart.
What does star fruit taste like?
Ripe star fruit is crisp, juicy and mildly sweet with a tart edge, often compared with a mix of apple, grape and citrus. Greener fruit tastes sharper and more sour.
Is star fruit a source of vitamin C?
Yes. A 100 g portion provides 31 mg of vitamin C.
Source: CoFID (UK) 14-059 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
