Carambola can be eaten raw. Wash the carambola first, cut it into thin slices or stars, and remove both ends of the carambola to eat. Because the carambola tastes sweet and sour, it can be eaten directly as a fruit or salad ingredient.
To make juice, cut the carambola into small pieces, put it into a juicer, and add appropriate amount of water and sugar to make carambola juice, which tastes fresh and sweet. Making jam Cut the carambola into small pieces, add appropriate amount of sugar and lemon juice, boil and stir to make carambola jam, which can be served with toast and toast.
In a word, carambola is a kind of sweet, sour and nutritious fruit, which can be eaten raw, made into juice, jam or fried for consumers to choose. When eating carambola, we should pay attention to the maturity of carambola, and should not overeat to avoid discomfort.
Matters needing attention in purchasing carambola
1. Confirm the maturity of carambola: the maturity of carambola directly affects its taste and nutritional value. Generally speaking, the maturity of carambola should be about 50-70%, and it is not advisable to choose overripe or immature carambola.
2. Confirm the color and shape of carambola: the color of carambola should be bright yellow or light green, and the peel should be smooth without damage and cracks. The shape should be regular and of the same size.
3. Confirm the smell of carambola: Fresh carambola should have fragrance. If it smells or tastes sour, it means that the carambola has gone bad.
4. Pay attention to the variety of carambola: Different varieties of carambola have different taste and nutritional value, so you can choose the variety that suits you according to your own taste preferences.
5. Pay attention to the preservation method: the carambola needs to be properly preserved to avoid problems such as moisture, mildew and deterioration. Carambola can be stored in a dry, ventilated and cool place, avoiding direct sunlight and high temperature environment.