Star fruit, also called carambola (Averrhoa carambola), is a tropical/subtropical fruit originally from Southeast Asia. The fruit is crisp, juicy, and mildly sweet to sweet-tart, and when sliced crosswise it forms the distinctive five-pointed “star” shape. Popular sweet cultivars in Florida include ‘Arkin’ and ‘Kary.’ �

USDA terminal-market data reported on August 21, 2026 showed Florida-grown carambola selling wholesale at roughly:
$20–$24 per 10-lb carton in some markets
$28–$32 per carton for certain 1-layer/25-count packs
Approximately $2–$3+ per pound depending on package, market and quality. �
IndexMundi
That’s considerably higher than the historical $0.65/lb packinghouse figure.