Mulberry

Mulberry

Calories, kcal: 52 Proteins, g: 0.7 Fats, g: 0.0 Carbohydrates, g: 13.6

Mulberry, or mulberry tree, is a genus of plants of the mulberry family, consisting of 10-16 species of deciduous trees, common in the warm temperate and subtropical zones.

The mulberry has an edible fruit. The berries of red mulberry (native to North America) and black mulberry (native to southwestern Asia) have a very strong pleasant aroma (calorizer). White mulberries (native to East Asia) have a distinct odor, often described as “tasteless”.

Calorie content of mulberry

The calorie content of mulberry is 52 kcal per 100 grams of product.

Mulberry composition

Mulberry contains sugars, iron, vitamins B1, B2, C, PP.

Ripe fruit contains high levels of resveratrol, which is a powerful plant antioxidant.

Mulberry contains a lot of potassium; in its content, it, along with black currant, is the leader among fruit and berry crops.

Useful properties of mulberry

Mulberry fruits have a choleretic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory effect and are recommended for biliary dyskinesia, constipation, edema of cardiac and renal origin, and inflammatory processes.

Red mulberry is good for blood, white mulberry - for the nervous system (calorizator). If the mulberries are dried, then compotes in the spring are not only a pleasure in taste and color, but also the treatment and prevention of vitamin deficiency.

The use of mulberries in cooking

Mulberries are used fresh, dried, canned. They are used for filling for pies, wines, vodka and soft drinks.

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