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Meet the mulberry, which Dr. Oz calls the hottest new superfood for battling diabetes, cholesterol and heart disease. These super berries can even help you to lose weight by blocking sugar. – For a fruit, dried mulberries have unusually high levels of iron and protein, and are a good source of many nutrients.

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Health benefits of mulberries

Delicious, fleshy, succulent mulberries are less in calories (just 43 calories per 100 g). They compose of health promoting phyto-nutrient compounds like polyphenol pigment antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins that are essential for optimum health.
Mulberries have significantly high amounts of phenolic flavonoid phytochemicals called anthocyanins. Scientific studies have shown that consumption of berries have potential health effects against cancer, aging and neurological diseases, inflammation, diabetes, and bacterial infections.
The berries contain resveratrol, another polyphenol flavonoid antioxidant. Resveratrol protects against stroke risk by altering molecular mechanisms in the blood vessels; reducing their susceptibility to damage through reduced activity of angiotensin (a systemic hormone causing blood vessel constriction that would elevate blood pressure) but potentiating production of the vasodilator hormone, nitric oxide.
In addition, these berries are an excellent sources of vitamin-C (36.4 mg per 100, about 61% of RDI), which is also a powerful natural antioxidant. Consumption of foods rich in vitamin-C helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents, counter inflammation and scavenge harmful free radicals.
Further, the berries also contain small amounts of vitamin A, and vitamin E, in addition to the above-mentioned antioxidants. Consumption of mulberry provides another group of health promoting flavonoid polyphenolic antioxidants such as lutein, zea-xanthin, ß-carotene and a-carotene in small but notably significant amounts. Altogether, these compounds help act as protect from harmful effects of oxygen-derived free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) that play a role in aging and various disease processes.
Zea-xanthin, an important dietary carotenoid selectively concentrates into the retinal macula lutea, where it thought to provide antioxidant functions and protects the retina from the harmful ultraviolet rays through light-filtering actions.
Mulberries are an excellent source of iron, which is a rare feature among berries, contain 1.85 mg/100 g of fruits (about 23% of RDI). Iron, being a component of hemoglobin inside the red blood cells, determines the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.
They also good source of minerals like potassium, manganese, and magnesium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure. Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase.
They are rich in B-complex group of vitamins and vitamin K. Contain very good amounts of vitamin B-6, niacin, riboflavin and folic acid. These vitamins are function as co-factors and help body in the metabolism of carbohydrates, protein, and fats.

Nutrition Facts:

Mulberry (*Morus nigra .L*), Fresh, raw,
Nutrition Value per 100 g,(Source: USDA National Nutrient data base)
Principle	Nutrient Value	Percentage of RDA
Energy	43 Kcal	2%
Carbohydrates	9.80 g	7.5%
Protein	1.44 g	2.5%
Total Fat	0.39 g	2%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Dietary Fiber	1.7 g	4.5%
Vitamins
Folates	6 µg	1.5%
Niacin	0.620 mg	4%
Pyridoxine	0.050 mg	4%
Riboflavin	0.101 mg	8%
Vitamin A	25 IU	1%
Vitamin C	36.4 mg	61%
Vitamin E	0.87 mg	6%
Vitamin K	7.8 µg	6.5%
Electrolytes
Sodium	10 mg	0.75%
Potassium	194 mg	4%
Minerals
Calcium	39 mg	4%
Copper	60 µg	6.5%
Iron	1.85 mg	23%
Magnesium	18 mg	4.5%
Selenium	0.6 µg	1%
Zinc	0.12 mg	1%
Phyto-nutrients
Carotene-ß	9 µg	—
Carotene, a	12 µg	—
Lutein-zeaxanthin	136 µg	—

nuts.com:

Nutrition Facts

Serving size 40g (~1.4 oz.)

Amount per serving
Calories	130
Calories from Fat	10

%DV
Total Fat	1g	0%
Saturated Fat	0g	0%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate	31g	10%
Dietary Fiber	5g	18%
Sugars	18g
Protein	4g

Vitamin A	2%
Vitamin C	190%
Calcium	10%
Iron	30%

Health Benefits of Mulberries

1) Antioxidant Powerhouse – Dried mulberries are an excellent source of anthocyanins, a group of antioxidants known for their anti-inflammatory and possible anti-cancer properties. They have also been used to improve blood circulation. Dried mulberries contain another antioxidant called resveratrol, the same potent one found in red wine and peanuts. Studies indicate that resveratrol may lower blood pressure and reduce the risk for heart disease.

2) Plentiful Source of Fiber – A single serving of mulberries contains nearly 20 percent of your recommended fiber intake. Most people consume far less than the recommended amount so snacking on dried mulberries is a great way to boost the fiber content of your diet. These delicious fruits are an ideal source of both soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber helps control blood sugar and reduce harmful cholesterol levels, while insoluble fiber is essential for a healthy digestive system.

3) More Vitamin C than Oranges – With 190% of the daily recommended value for vitamin C per serving, dried mulberries contain even more of this immunity-boosting vitamin per ounce than oranges! Getting plenty of vitamin C is important for supporting the immune system, repairing tissue, and protecting vision. Vitamin C also acts as an antioxidant that may lower the risk for heart disease by fighting oxidative damage.

4) Rich in Protein, Iron & Calcium – For a fruit, mulberries are an unusually high source of protein. They contain 4 grams of protein per serving, which makes them a great post-workout snack. Dried mulberries also contain a whopping 30% of the daily value for iron, and 10% of the daily value for calcium. Iron fights fatigue and keeps you feeling energized as it works to carry oxygen-rich blood cells throughout the body. Calcium is the foundation for strong bones and teeth, and an adequate intake of calcium can help prevent the risk of developing osteoporosis.

How to Enjoy Dried Mulberries

Natural dried mulberries are a delicious and nutritious snack. These crunchy berries have no additives and pack a naturally sweet taste that is similar to goji berries and dried figs. You can enjoy dried white mulberries by themselves as a snack, or added to granola and trail mix. Dried mulberries can also be reconstituted in water to improve their texture and incorporated into other recipes. Get a super immune boost by adding soaked dried mulberries to smoothies and juices. Garnish yogurt or oatmeal with the dried berries, or grind them up and add them to recipes for muffins, cupcakes, and other baked goods. Mulberries pair exceptionally well with other superfruits like goji berries and blueberries. They can also be used to make puddings and wines.

At Nuts.com, we have a special affinity for mulberries, as our store was located on Mulberry Street in Newark, New Jersey for decades.

The Mulberry Tree

Our dried mulberries come from the white mulberry tree. The mulberry tree is also notable for its leaves, which are one of the only foods that silkworms will eat. Mulberry trees are great to have in the yard because they grow very quickly, provide a lot of shade, and grow tasty berries every year. They are also very resistant to drought and can effectively withstand cold temperatures. White mulberry trees are named after the color of their buds, although the fruit they produce is also white. During harvest time, the trees are shaken to remove the fresh mulberries from their branches and the falling fruits are collected into soft cloth nets.

OUR CUSTOMERS THOUGHT

I’ve never had dried Mulberries before. The taste and texture reminds me a lot of raisins, just delicious!

Marc, Mount Vernon, OH

April 28, 2016

We keep them in the fridge which makes them super crunchy then add them to yogurt.

Glenn, Pembroke, NH

April 11, 2016

Wonderful fruit – ditto like above! Had these little gems growing in front yard long ago when I was a young kid in grammar school – even had purple one in side yard!

Mary Anne, Chincoteague Island, VA

March 31, 2016

You are awesome, Nuts guys! This berries are yummy, sweet and nice to taste. Arrived sooner than I was expecting, in a very fun packaging 🙂 Thank you for the extra sample of goji berries and I’ll be definitely returning happy customer! :))

Tatiana, Chandler, AZ

March 26, 2016

chewy, gooey and berry delicious. thank you for the gojis!

Michael, Bloomington, IN

March 9, 2016

That your products are awesome goes without saying, but your DELIVERY…..are you sure you don’t have a truck waiting around the corner from my house, just waiting for me to order something? I can’t wait to try the little extra which came with my mulberries ~ dried strawberries, which I’ve never tried before, but am looking forward to. Thank you, nutty guys!

Morven, San Rafael, CA

February 24, 2016

pleasantly sweet and a bit crunchy. not the same as fresh mulberries, but still reminds me of my childhood.

Anna, Corte Madera, CA

February 23, 2016

Somewhat crunchy yet chewy, these make a great snack! They also aren’t too sweet, which is a plus. Very nontraditional snack that I can’t find anywhere else but nuts.com!

Laurel, Downers Grove, IL

February 16, 2016

I can’t wait to put some in my oatmeal tomorrow!!!!!!!!!

Linda, Shingle Springs, CA

February 12, 2016