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Production of Star Fruit Alcoholic Fermented Beverage [PDF]
Indian Journal of Microbiology, 2016 Star fruit (Averrhoa carambola) is a nutritious tropical fruit. The aim of this study was to evaluate the production of a star fruit alcoholic fermented beverage utilizing a lyophilized commercial yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae). The study was conducted utilizing a 23 central composite design and the best conditions for the production were: initial ...
Elizama Aguiar-Oliveira +2 more
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The genome sequence of star fruit (Averrhoa carambola). [PDF]
Hortic Res, 2020 AbstractOxalidaceae is one of the most important plant families in horticulture, and its key commercially relevant genus, Averrhoa, has diverse growth habits and fruit types. Here, we describe the assembly of a high-quality chromosome-scale genome sequence for Averrhoa carambola (star fruit). Ks distribution analysis showed that A.
Wu S +24 more
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Antiepileptic therapy in a patient with star fruit intoxication: A case report. [PDF]
Medicine (Baltimore), 2023 Rationale: It is rare for uremia patients to have epileptic seizures after eating star fruit, only a dozen cases are reported worldwide. Such patients usually have poor prognoses. Few patients had good prognoses, all of them were treated with expensive renal replacement therapy. At present, there is no report on the addition of
Li A +9 more
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Dissecting the genome of star fruit (Averrhoa carambola L.). [PDF]
Hortic Res, 2020 AbstractAverrhoa carambola is commonly known as star fruit because of its peculiar shape, and its fruit is a rich source of minerals and vitamins. It is also used in traditional medicines in countries such as India, China, the Philippines, and Brazil for treating various ailments, including fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and skin disease.
Fan Y +13 more
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Nutritional and medicinal properties of Star fruit (Averrhoa carambola): A review. [PDF]
Food Sci Nutr, 2021 AbstractStar fruit (Averrhoa carambola), a popular fruit in many parts of the world, is considered to have many beneficial nutritional and medicinal effects. However, harmful nephrotoxic and neurotoxic effects have also been described. In this review, we have discussed the reported beneficial effects of star fruit, explored the potential mechanisms for
Lakmal K +3 more
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Star fruit nephrotoxicity: a case series and literature review. [PDF]
BMC Nephrol, 2018 Star fruit is a popular medicinal fruit in the tropics. Its hypoglycaemic properties are considered useful in achieving glycaemic control in diabetes. Star fruit induced nephrotoxicity is a rare cause of acute kidney injury in individuals with both normal and reduced baseline renal function.
Wijayaratne DR +4 more
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Star fruit intoxication with acute kidney injury. [PDF]
Clin Med (Lond), 2012 Editor – I read with great interest the article by Mike Jones ( Clin Med June 2012 pp 287–9) on recognising acute kidney injury (AKI). I would like to highlight a less common but important cause of AKI associated with star fruit nephrotoxicity.
Lee KG.
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Potential of three probiotic lactobacilli in transforming star fruit juice into functional beverages [PDF]
Food Science and Nutrition, 2018 Yuyun Lu, Dai Chen, Shao-Quan Liu
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N-acetylcysteine protects against star fruit-induced acute kidney injury [PDF]
Renal Failure, 2017 Maria Heloisa Massola Shimizu +2 more
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The Preparation of Jam: Using Star Fruit
Global Journal of Educational Studies, 2016 Fruits are packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that help with the body’s maintenance and development. During fruit-bearing season, the fruits are in abundance and due to their high perishability, they sometimes get spoilt and rot before they are consumed. To extend the shelf life they can be used to produce jam.
Irene Darkwa, Nana Ama Boansi Boakye
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