Mulberries, also known as morus fruit, are both sweet
and nutritious. They are high in vitamin C, iron,
calcium, and protein, and are a good source of dietary
fiber. Our organic mulberries are picked from the trees
in Dut Village (Mulberry Village) in Turkey, and sun
dried.
Since ancient times, mulberries have been highly
valued. Charlemagne, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire,
ordered them cultivated as a useful plant on the
imperial farm, and Syrup of Mulberries is mentioned in
Spain's Calendar of Cordova for the year 961. In Chinese
Medicine, mulberries are classified as a blood tonic.
They have been used medicinally to:
- Benefit the kidneys
- Treat weakness and fatigue
- Correct anemia
- Help protect against cancer
- Reverse premature graying of the hair
- Promote sleep
- Calm the mind
Mulberries are a source of resveratrol, a plant
compound also found in red wine grapes, which helps
starve cancer cells by inhibiting the action of a
protein called nuclear factor-kappa B. Research shows
that resveratrol blocks the action of cancer-causing
agents, inhibits tumor growth and development, and
causes precancerous cells to return to a normal,
healthy state. Resveratrol, which functions as both an
antioxidant and an anticoagulant, also shows promise in
controlling heart disease, based on the results of cell
cultures and animal studies.
Dried mulberries are somewhat crunchy, like figs. They
can be eaten as is, providing a refreshing alternative
to raisins or other dried berries, or used to make a
mulberry candy (grind them in the blender, mix in nut
butter, and sweeten to taste). They are especially
delicious in yogurt or with granola.
