Comparative investigation of Star Fruit: A healthy underutilized medicinal component

Tropical and sub tropically grown star fruit (Averrhoa carambola L.) is generally being used as raw vegetable and ripe fruit. Though its perishable nature is a cause to think when it comes about storage, researchers are having successful results regarding storage and acceptability of the value added food products using star fruit. Food products like jam, squash, and pickle were formulated and believed to be a good source for healthy taste twister. Development of such food products are also low cost and could be in reach to below poverty lined population as well, providing them to thrive a home-based healthy start up to balance their financial scenario. Whole star fruit plant is believed to be a traditional herbal medicine. Proper utilization of the antimicrobial, antioxidant, hypoglycemic, antidotal and many more beneficial properties of this therapeutic plant, especially its fruit will not only help to upgrade the medicine world, also will combat toxic effects of artificial drugs. This current review includes origin, distribution, cultivation, medicinal properties, phytochemical contents along with the in progress research studies on star fruit.