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Oxalidaceae

Wood sorrel family (starfruit)

A five-pointed star every time you slice it.

The family

Oxalidaceae is a small family best known to fruit-eaters through carambola — the starfruit. Its ribbed yellow skin slices crosswise into perfect five-point stars, with a juicy, waxy flesh that sits between green apple, gentle citrus and pear. Edible skin and seeds, no peeling, no fuss — its only job is to look beautiful on a plate and taste cleanly of itself.

Try thisTrim the brown ridge lines off before slicing for a cleaner, sweeter star.

In this family

1 fruit we source

In peak
Starfruit
Averrhoa carambola
Slice across the ribs and every cross-section is a perfect five-point star. The flavour sits between green apple and a soft citrus — refreshing, juicy, never sweet enough to dominate. Made for fruit plates, garnishes, and any drink that wants a star floating on top.

Elsewhere in the Atlas

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Taste the family

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Build a box around wood sorrel family (starfruit) — or pair them with siblings from across the Atlas.

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