Balimbing

The fruit of the Balimbing or Star Fruit tree is edible and is a source of iron (low in calcium) and vitamins B and C, oxalate and potassium. Because of high potassium content, the fruit should be excluded from the diets of patients with renal failure.

Starfruit is normally consumed fresh as a dessert fruit. Dessert fruit and minimally processed slices should preferably have a high sugar to acid ratio. Tart fruit are preferred in Taiwan for processing into juice. Starfruit can be consumed as jams, preserves, pickles, candy, juice and liquor. Green fruit are sometimes consumed as a vegetable. Sliced fruit can be added to salads

One medium-sized balimbing fruit already has 76% of the DV (percent Daily Values) of vitamin C. That’s more than half of what we need in a day. Vitamin C is important in making sure that you have an effective immune system against diseases like cough, cold, and flu.