In Philippine politics, a person who is a turncoat or has many faces is called "balimbing"---the local name of Carambola or Star fruit (Averrhoa carambola). Carambola is a tropical 5-angled fruit with tart crisp flesh. The taste ranges from pleasantly tart and sour to slightly sweet with a complicated flavor combination that includes pineapple, lemon and plums. The fruit is juicy and crunchy, and can be eaten fresh (I dip it in salt), or used as garnish in salads, in relishes and preserves. It is also used as a souring agent in various Filipino dishes. It has tiny pink blossoms.
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