Carambola

Store at room temperature until ripe, then refrigerate for longer storage. It can bruise easily.

Rinse the fruit well before eating or cutting.

Trim off any brown edges on the ribs.

Eat it whole, skin and all, when ripe.

Use slices as a beautiful garnish for drinks and dishes.

Consider the ripeness for tartness: greener fruits are tarter, yellow ones are sweeter.

Fish and seafood

Poultry

Tropical fruits (mango, pineapple, papaya)

Salads (green, fruit)

Desserts (cakes, tarts, sorbets)

Cocktails and mocktails

Eating unripe carambola, which can be very tart.

Consuming large quantities if you have kidney problems, as it contains oxalic acid.