Star fruit (Averrhoa carambola) grown in Morelos, Mexico. Selected for its attractive golden color, excellent firmness and balanced sweet-tart flavor. Its distinctive star-shaped slices make it one of the world's most recognized tropical fruits for fresh consumption, culinary decoration and gourmet applications.
Organoleptic Properties
Smooth, glossy fruit with golden-yellow skin and slight green highlights when firm. Crisp, translucent and highly juicy flesh. Fresh aroma with citrus and floral notes. Sweet flavor balanced by refreshing acidity with delicate hints of grape, green apple and citrus.
Suggested Uses
Ideal for fresh consumption, fruit salads, juices, smoothies, cocktails, beverage garnishes, gourmet cuisine, desserts, jams, chutneys, dried fruit and foodservice applications.
Format
Plastic crate (C-PLS) with an approximate weight of ±5 Kg. Fruit selected for uniformity, color, firmness and premium commercial presentation.
Storage and Handling
Store between 8 and 12 °C with 85–90% relative humidity. Avoid prolonged exposure below 5 °C to prevent chilling injury. Best consumed once the fruit has developed a predominantly yellow skin color.
Freshness Criteria
Firm fruit with smooth, glossy skin, well-defined ridges and uniform yellow coloration with slight green highlights permitted, free from bruises, dark spots, dehydration or mechanical damage.
Origin
Morelos, Mexico.
Star fruit (Averrhoa carambola) is native to Southeast Asia and is now cultivated throughout tropical regions worldwide. In Mexico, the state of Morelos provides ideal growing conditions for producing fruit with excellent sweetness, juiciness and overall quality. Its iconic star-shaped cross-section has made star fruit a signature ingredient in international cuisine, valued not only for its refreshing flavor but also for its striking visual appeal and remarkable culinary versatility.
