 The entire fruit is edible, usually raw, and may be cooked or made into relishes, preserves, garnish, and juices.The center of diversity and the original range of "Averrhoa carambola" is tropical Southeast Asia, where it has been cultivated over centuries.It was introduced to the Indian Subcontinent and Sri Lanka by Austronesian traders, along with ancient Austronesian cultigens like coconuts, langsat, noni, and santol.