Fruits
Carambola
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Carambolas are one of the primary fruits grown in the Lingnan area. The fruit has a characteristic shape and a golden yellow color. Its skin is a thin membrane while its flesh is crunchy and juicy and has a sweet and sour taste. It contains 10% sugar and is also rich in vitamins A and C. Carambolas ripen around the time of the Mid-Autumn Festival.