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Carambola, a fruit Sri Lankans love less-by Panchamee Hewavissenti Source:Sundayobserver Named after its shape, star fruit or carambola is a succulent fruit rich in vitamin C, A and many other micronutrients. Known scientifically as ‘Averrhoacarambola’, star fruit belongs to the Oxalidaceae family. The tree grows up to 5-12metres in height and bears tiny flowers which are beautiful and purple (pink) in colour. The raw green fruit is transformed to bright yellow colour which tastes sweet with a tinge of sourness when ripened. There are two types of carambola trees which bear fruit in two sizes. Large sized fruits taste sweeter and the small sized variety is sour (due to its high oxalic acid content) even after the fruit is ripened. Some star fruits still retain their green colour after they are ripened and taste sweet. ...