The delicious Starfruit is native to the Philippines. In India, it is widely found in and around the Western Ghats , especially in Coorg, where the climatic conditions, vegetation and soil strength support the growth of this interesting fruit.

The Amazing Starfruit

Also known by other names including bilimbi, belimbing, Chinese star fruit, five-angled fruit and the star apple, the Starfruit derives its name from the fact that the fruit in cross-section resembles a five-pointed star. The Starfruit appears in two varieties: tart and sweet. Interestingly, the Starfruit tree grows rapidly and produces fruit when it is four or five years old. Starfruit possesses a waxy, golden yellow to green colored covering with a fascinating flavor that is a combination of pineapple, lemon and plum!

The Wonderful Starfruit Tree

The Starfruit is an outstanding source of vitamin C, and has low fat content.  Starfruits are amazing to eat out of hand as they need not be peeled or seeded prior to eating. You can simply wash this tasty fruit, remove any ruined parts, cut it crosswise to obtain the shape of the star, and relish it!

Hence on your next trip to Orange County, Coorg, you will not miss spotting this interestingly shaped fruit, which can be seen practically everywhere in this resort!

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