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Originally posted by: Karma
Cut lengthwise (like Dave said), remove the seeds, pull out some of the harder fibers and throw it into your blender with papaya, pineapple, coconut, and any other fruit of choice...It's a nice addition to the smoothie flavor. BTW, if I had to peel a starfruit, I would probably not eat them. That would be waaaayyyy too much work. Dave, if you have more than you can "peel and eat," let me know ![]()
Wikipedia also discusses nutirition:
Benefits
Carambolas in varying stages of ripeness
Carambola rich in antioxidants and vitamin C and low in sugar, sodium, and acid. It is also a potent source of both primary and secondary polyphenolic antioxidants.[6] A. carambola has both antioxidant and antimicrobial activities: Scavenging of NO by the fruit extract is dependent on concentration and stage of ripening. Extracts showed antimicrobial activity against E. coli, Klebsiella sp., Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.[7][8]
[edit] Risks
Carambola is a fairly complex fruit with many benefits, but, as with strawberries[citation needed], a small percentage of the human population should be cautious of the fruit for health reasons. Carambola contains oxalic acid, which can be harmful to individuals suffering from kidney failure, kidney stones, or those under kidney dialysis treatment. Consumption by those with kidney failure can produce hiccups, vomiting, nausea, and mental confusion. Fatal outcomes have been documented in some patients.[9][10][11][12][13][14]
[edit] Drug interactions
Like the grapefruit, carambola is considered to be a potent inhibitor of seven cytochrome P450 isoforms.[15][16] These enzymes are significant in the first-pass elimination of many medicines, and, thus, the consumption of carambola or its juice in combination with certain medications can significantly increase their effective dosage within the body. Research into grapefruit juice has identified a number of common medications affected, including statins, which are commonly used to treat cardiovascular illness, and benzodiazepines (a tranquilizer family including diazepam).[17]
Karma,
Thanks for the excellent info on starfruit!!! 
I'm hoping to harvest some in about 2 months 
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