Star Fruit: Crisp, Tangy, Naturally Eye-Catching

The fruit that turns every slice into a garnish.

A NATURAL SHOWSTOPPER

Star Fruit, the Slice That Steals the Show

Star fruit—carambola—is prized for its crisp texture, tangy-sweet flavor, and signature star-shaped slices that need no extra decoration. Eaten whole, skin and all, it’s as practical as it is eye-catching, a favorite for garnishes, salads, and fresh snacking. At Latin Specialties, we source star fruit at peak season for consistent quality and vibrant color.

Crisp, tangy, and naturally eye-catching—star fruit turns every plate into a presentation.

Star Fruit,A Cooler and a Fresh Salsa

Crisp, juicy and tangy, with a natural star shape in every slice.

Pitcher and glass of pale yellow star fruit agua fresca with star slicesStar fruit slices in a blender with water on a bright counter

Refreshing drink recipe

Agua de Carambola (Star Fruit Cooler)

Blended star fruit strained into a light, tangy agua fresca.

  • Serves4
  • Prep10 min
  • Chill15 min

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe Latin Specialties Star Fruit, ends trimmed and sliced
  • 4 cups cold water
  • Sugar or honey, to taste
  • Juice of ½ Latin Specialties Limes (optional)
  • Ice, to serve

Method

  1. Blend the star fruit with the water until smooth.
  2. Strain through a fine sieve into a pitcher, add sugar and lime juice to taste.
  3. Chill and serve over ice with a star-fruit slice.

TipPick fruit that is yellow with only slight green: it is sweeter and less tart.

From Field to Your Table

Sourcing

Trusted growers deliver consistent, vibrant star fruit

Quality & Safety

Strict specs, traceability, and cold-chain stewardship ensure quality.

Ripeness Handling

Harvested at peak ripeness for the best color and sweetness.

Packaging & Formats

Whole, clamshell, or custom program packs.

On-Time Delivery

Reliable logistics to keep your supply flowing.

Program flexibility.

We support programs to meet customer and regulatory needs. Choose the approach that fits your market and let us guide specifications, labeling and handling.

Care, Made Simple

Choose fruit with bright, firm ridges for the best flavor. Store refrigerated and use within about a week for best quality.

Quality You Can Measure