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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Starfruit |
| Scientific name | Averrhoa carambola |
| Family / Genus | Oxalidaceae / — |
| Produce category | Tropical Fruit |
| Produce subcategory | Carambola |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3420 |
| PLU — organic | 93420 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_7294 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 18.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arkin | 35% | Very sweet, large fruit with excellent flavor and firm flesh. Highly productive and one of the most popular commercial varieties in Florida. Good for fresh eating and juice. |
| Fwang Tung | 25% | Sweet, large, crisp, and juicy fruit with excellent flavor. Originated in Thailand and is a strong producer. |
| Kari | 15% | Sweet, large fruit with good flavor and firm flesh. A productive variety originating from Malaysia. |
| Maha | 8% | Sweet, large fruit with good flavor and high productivity. |
| B-10 | 7% | Sweet, large fruit with good flavor and consistent production. Often referred to as B-17 in some regions. |
| Golden Star | 5% | Sweet, medium to large fruit with good flavor and reliable yield. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 50°F.
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 uL/kg/hr typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | moderate |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Keep separate from ethylene-producing commodities to prevent premature ripening and quality loss.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene sensitive, non-ethylene producer. Should not be stored with high ethylene producers.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Slowly increasing, driven by ethnic markets and culinary interest.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.7 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.5 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Arkin | 60% |
| Fwang Tung | 30% |
| Other | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 10 lb cartons
- 20 lb cartons
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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