Mulberries are a compound fruit, like raspberries and blackberries, and have a sweet, mild flavor. For a fruit, they have unusually high levels of iron and protein, and are a good source of many nutrients.
Eating just a few white mulberries can be great for your health - a single serving contains significant amounts of Vitamin C, dietary fiber, calcium, iron, and protein. In addition, mulberries contain anthocyanins, a group of antioxidants known for their anti-inflammatory and possible anti-cancer properties. Anthocyanins have been used to improve blood circulation. Mulberries also contain resveratrol, the same potent antioxidant found in red wine and peanuts. Studies indicate that resveratrol may lower blood pressure and reduce the risk for heart disease.
A superfood for help in the battle of diabetes, cholesterol and heart disease. These super berries can even help you to lose weight by blocking sugar.
This fruit is native to China and can be used raw or cooked. White mulberries contains chemicals that work similarly to medications used by type 2 diabetes patients to slow the breakdown of sugar in the digestive tract so that they are absorbed into the blood more slowly.
The powdered leaves of white mulberry seem to lower blood sugar in people who have type 2 diabetes. Taking 1 gram of the powdered leaf three times a day for 4 weeks decreased fastingblood sugar levels by 27%, compared with an 8% decrease with the diabetes medicine glyburide, 5 mg daily.
WHOLE BERRY NUTRITION FACTS | ||
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Serving Size (40g) | ||
Amount per Serving |
Varies |
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Calories 130 | Calories from Fat 5 | |
% Daily Value* | ||
Total Fat .5g | 1 % | |
Saturated Fat 0g | 0 % | |
Trans Fat 0g | ||
Cholesterol 0mg | 0 % | |
Sodium 30mg | 1 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 32g | 11 % | |
Fiber 6g | 24 % | |
Sugars 18g | ||
Protein 4g | ||
Vitamin A 2% | Vitamin C 190% | |
Calcium 10% | Iron 30% | |
Vitamin E % | Niacin % | |
Phosphorous % | Magnesium % | |
Manganese % |
Botanical Name: Moras alba
aka: Chinese White Mulberry, Chi Sang, Chin Sang, Common Mulberry, Egyptian Mulberry, Mon Tea, Mora, Moral Blanco, Morera Blanca, Morin, Morus alba, Morus indica, Morus multicaulis, Mûrier Blanc, Mûrier Blanc de Chine, Mûrier Commun, Mûrier du Ver à Soie, Russian Mulberry, Silkworm MulberryOrigin: Turkey; Organic: China
Notes: Whole berry: Kosher Certified. Cut & Sifted and Leaf not Kosher. Non-irradiated
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
* FDA disclaimer
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