Taste: Similar to that of a tart apple when green. It sweetens when the fruit becomes yellow. Selection: Choose a firm, crisp fruit. Browning on the edges is a sign of ripeness. Ripening: Store fruit at room temperature until most traces of green have disappeared and ribs turn brown. Ethylene Production and Sensitivity: Low Shelf Life: One week depending on temperature and humidity. Once ripe, it should be eaten within two to three days. Brooks Availability: July - April Description: Starfruit gets its name because of its star-shaped appearance when you cut it. Starfruit, or carambola, is a sweet and tangy fruit that varies in size from three to six inches in length. Its edible skin has a waxy sheen and turns from green to yellow during the maturation process. It’s a good source of vitamins A and C. Brooks Tropicals grows its starfruit on our coastal farms in southwest Florida. Brooks Origin: Florida Nutritional Info Serving size: 1/2 cup Amount per serving Calories: 22 Total fat: 0.25g Saturated fat: 0g Polyunsaturated fat: 0.15g Monounsaturated fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 1.35mg Total carbohydrates 5.35g Dietary Fiber 1.85g Sugars 3.5g Protein: 0.35g Starfruit StarPac Humidity: 88%– 90% StarPac® Design Advantages • Prevents bruising during transport and customer handling • Stacks easily, allowing for organized displays • Reduces shrinkage by controlling humidity • Tracks and scans more easily with UPC coding • Enhances ripening Note: If you have kidney problems, check with your doctor before eating starfruit. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Storage: 48° - 55°F UPC 81679-78277 81679-78277 PRODUCT DETAIL PLU BOX CT. 4256 N/A 16, 20, 25, 30 10 Clamshells NET WT. PALLET CT. Varies 6 oz. per Clamshell 126 Boxes 126 Boxes Starfruit or Carambola © 2008 Brooks Tropicals, LLC. StarPac and the Brooks Tropicals logo are a registered trademarks of Brooks Tropicals, LLC