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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Star Fruit |
| Scientific name | Averrhoa carambola |
| Family / Genus | Oxalidaceae / Averrhoa |
| Produce category | Tropical Fruit |
| Produce subcategory | Exotic Tropical |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3026 |
| PLU — organic | 93026 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1379 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity (starter profile). External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 4.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arkin | 60% | Florida-developed sweet cultivar; standard U.S. market type. |
| Fwang Tung | 15% | Thai sweet cultivar; large fruit; lower acid. |
| Kary | 10% | Hawaiian cultivar; very sweet; thin ribs. |
| Sri Kembangan | 10% | Malaysian export type; firm flesh. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries (starter profile).
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 45°F.
- Freezing point: 30.6°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | low |
| Sensitivity class | moderate |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Also called carambola. Picked at color break, ripens at 65-75°F. Chilling injury below 45°F shows as skin pitting.
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest (starter profile).
Market Intelligence
Pack sizes
- 16 ct flat
- 12 ct tray
- 5 lb carton
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence (starter profile).
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