Tag: Carambola toxicity

While praised for its exotic flavor and nutritional profile, consuming star fruit daily has dramatically different consequences depending on a person's health. This is due to the presence of potent toxins that can have severe effects, especially for those with compromised kidney function.

In one documented case from Sri Lanka, a patient with previously normal kidney function developed acute kidney injury after consuming a large amount of star fruit juice. This seemingly harmless tropical fruit is in fact toxic to individuals with compromised kidney health, begging the question: why can't you eat star fruit?