Starfruit
杨桃 · belimbing
Starfruit in October (this month)
Look for Malaysia
This origin is in fresh-crop season.
Malaysia
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
Fresh crop now (1)
MY
MalaysiaSelangor, Johor
Fresh cropB10, B17
Harvested all year
Grown all year. B10 is sweet and crisp, B17 even sweeter.
How to pick at the shelf
- ColourMostly yellow with a little green on the ribs.
- RibsFirm, with only slight browning on the edges.
- AvoidSoft, bruised or shrivelled ribs.
At home
KeepCounter, then fridge
LastsRipen 1–2 days, then 1 week
Trim the brown edge off each rib before slicing into stars.
Buying tips (2)
- Starfruit is good all year from Malaysia.
- People with kidney problems should avoid starfruit, as it contains a toxin the kidneys normally filter.
Common questions
- When is starfruit season in Singapore?
- Malaysia: all year. Fresh-crop months by origin.
- Which country's starfruit is best in October?
- Look for Malaysia.
- How do I pick a ripe starfruit?
- Colour: Mostly yellow with a little green on the ribs. Ribs: Firm, with only slight browning on the edges. Avoid: Soft, bruised or shrivelled ribs.
- How should I store starfruit?
- Counter, then fridge. Lasts Ripen 1–2 days, then 1 week. Trim the brown edge off each rib before slicing into stars.