Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 5-7 days
Counter then Fridge
- Do not wash until ready to eat
- Leave at room temperature until ripe check for yellow color and slight softness
- Move to fridge once ripe
- Place in perforated bag or crisper drawer
- Keep away from ethylene producers
Cut/Prepared storage method for produce that has been cut open (shorter duration, different handling) 2-3 days
Cut Starfruit
- Store cut starfruit in sealed container in refrigerator
- Optional: add lemon juice to slow browning
Protect your produce
This item is sensitive to ethylene gas, which is released by other produce.
Fridge Friend absorbs ethylene gas, bacteria, odours, and excess moisture to make your food stay fresh longer.
Revival Tips
Overripe starfruit can still be used in smoothies or desserts.
Fun Facts
- Starfruit (carambola) gets its name from the five-point star shape when sliced crosswise.