Star fruit (Averrhoa carambola L.): Exploring the wonders of Indian folklore and the miracles of traditional healing [PDF]
International Journal of Secondary MetaboliteHerbal medicines have been used for centuries to treat various ailments and have now gained global importance for their therapeutic and economic implications.
Suchita Gupta, Reena Gupta
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First record of papaya as host of carambola fruit fly in Brazil [PDF]
Entomological CommunicationsIn this work we report for the first time in Brazil the occurrence of carambola fruit fly Bactrocera carambolae Drew & Hancock, 1994 (Diptera: Tephritidae) in fruits of Carica papaya L., from samples collected in the municipalities of Almeirim, state of
José V. T. A. Costa +6 more
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Carotenoid-Derived Flavor Precursors from Averrhoa carambola Fresh Fruit [PDF]
Molecules, 2019 The fruit of Averrhoa carambola L. (Oxalidaceae), commonly known as star fruit or carambola, is popular in tropical and subtropical regions. Carotenoid-derived components, mainly C13- and C15-norisoprenoids, contribute greatly to the flavor of star fruit.
Haihui Xie, Xuchao Jia
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New Findings on Carambola Fruit Fly Hosts in South America
Florida Entomologist, 2023 Bactrocera carambolae Drew & Hancock (Diptera: Tephritidae), the carambola fruit fly, is a quarantine pest present in Brazil, restricted to the states of Amapá, Pará, and Roraima.
José Victor Torres Alves Costa +7 more
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South Florida Tropicals: Carambola [PDF]
EDIS, 2017 The carambola or star fruit is native to Southeast Asia. It was introduced to Florida about 100 years ago. This 4-page fact sheet is a major revision that discusses availability, selection, uses, nutritive value, and food safety during preparation of ...
Amy Simonne, Linda Bobroff
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Fruit Juice Processing Technologies and Their Impact on the Content of Bioactive Compounds-A Review of Current Approaches. [PDF]
Food Sci NutrFruit juices contain a variety of bioactive compounds (mainly polyphenols, anthocyanins, carotenoids, and vitamin C) with antioxidant properties. Traditional thermal processing methods may negatively affect the stability of these compounds, leading to reductions in polyphenol and anthocyanin content, decreased vitamin C levels, and antioxidant activity.
Soja J, Nowak D.
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Bactrocera carambolae (carambola fruit fly)
PlantwisePlus Knowledge Bank, 2022 This datasheet on Bactrocera carambolae covers Identity, Overview, Distribution, Dispersal, Hosts/Species Affected, Diagnosis, Biology & Ecology, Natural Enemies, Impacts, Prevention/Control, Further Information.
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Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Dots from Averrhoa carambola Fruit Extract as a Fluorescent Probe for Methyl Orange. [PDF]
Sensors (Basel), 2019 In this study, a simple and green hydrothermal treatment was performed to prepare nitrogen-doped carbon dots (NCDs) from Averrhoa carambola (AC) fruit extract as a carbon precursor and L-arginine (Arg) as a nitrogen dopant. The AC-NCDs were characterized
Zulfajri M +5 more
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Characterization of Guaiacol Peroxidase Enzyme from Carambola Fruit
Black Sea Journal of Agriculture, 2023 Carambola is a fruit grown in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Natural antioxidants including vitamin C, carotenoids, and certain phenolic substances are abundant in carambola fruit. As antioxidants support health by acting as nutraceutical
Ömer Sahin Tas, Maviş Yayla, D. Ekinci
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Establishing the Most Appropriate Modified Atmosphere Composition to Store Dewi Star Fruit (<i>Averrhoa carambola</i> L.). [PDF]
Scientifica (Cairo)Star fruit is commonly cultivated in tropical regions, particularly in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia. This tropical fruit is known for its numerous beneficial nutrients and medicinal properties.
Adinegoro H +14 more
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