You might be puzzled to see a golden star shining back at you from inside a bowl of fruit salad, but don't fret! This is not an inedible garnish or a cookie-cutter mirage— it's a naturally ...

When sliced, star fruit (Averrhoa carambola L.) has five points and looks like a star. Ripe star fruit tastes sweet with some tart, sour, or tanginess. It's been compared to a combination of pear ...