Preparation And Serving Methods Of Mulberry

After washing them to remove sand and soil, gently pat them dry using soft cloth. Take care not to squeeze or press the berries or the will stain cloth, hand, etc. Then trim away stem ends by simply pinching off with fingers or using a small scissors or paring knife.
The berries have found their unique place in the kitchen, be it a simple mulberry pie or somewhat more complicated mulberry wine, they are favored in variety of mulberry recipes.

Here are some serving tips:
Fresh mulberry are generally eaten as they are without any additions.
They mix well with other berry salads.
They can be a great snack between meals.
Mulberries are favored in jams, jellies, tart syrups etc.
Dried mulberries can be used in pie fillings, mulberry muffins, cookies, cakes etc.
They are used in ice-creams, smoothies and yogurt as in strawberries, raspberries etc.

Analysis Of Mulberry Nutrient

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 mcg	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 mcg	6.5%
Electrolytes
Sodium	10 mg	0.75%
Potassium	194 mg	4%
Minerals
Calcium	39 mg	4%
Copper	60 mcg	6.5%
Iron	1.85 mg	23%
Magnesium	18 mg	4.5%
Selenium	0.6 mcg	1%
Zinc	0.12 mg	1%
Phyto-nutrients
Carotene--ß	9 mcg	--
Carotene, α	12 mcg	--
Lutein-zeaxanthin	136 mcg	--

Selection And Storage Of Mulberry

Black mulberries are particularly more flavorful and tasty than their counterpart white and red varieties. The peak season for black mulberry is May through August while the other two varieties are readily available by late spring.

In the stores, look for fleshy berries flavorful and heavy in hands. Avoid bruised, bleeding and sunken berries.

Once at home, preserve them in the zip pouch unwashed inside refrigerator where they stay fresh for up to a week. Mulberries spoil rather quickly. To eat, wash the berries in cold water in a container (bowl) instead of in running water. This way you avoid injuring. This method also brings the berries to room temperature and enhances their flavor and taste.

Health Benefits Of Mulberries

Delicious, fleshy, succulent mulberries are low in calories (just 43 cal per 100 g); but are rich source of many health promoting plant derived compounds, 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 has been found to be protective against stroke risk by alteration of molecular mechanisms in blood vessels, reducing susceptibility to vascular damage through decreased activity of angiotensin (a systemic hormone causing blood vessel constriction that would elevate blood pressure) and increased production of the vasodilator hormone, nitric oxide.
In addition, these berries are an excellent source of vitamin-C (36.4 mcg per 100, about 61% of RDI), which is also a powerful natural antioxidant. Consumption of foods rich in vitamin-C helps body develop resistance against infectious agents, counter inflammation and scavenge harmful free radicals.
They also contain good amount vitamin A, vitamin E and in addition to the above mentioned antioxidants also contain many other health promoting flavonoid poly phenolic antioxidants such aslutein, zeaxanthin, ß-carotene and α-carotene in small but notably significant amounts. 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 process.

Zeaxanthin, an important dietary carotenoid selectively absorbed into the retinal macula lutea where it is thought to provide antioxidant and protective light-filtering functions in the retina of eyes.
Mulberries are excellent source of iron, which is a rare feature among berries, contains 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, proteins and fats.

Benefit Of Mulberry Leaves

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Scientists in Japan and Thailand have found that mulberry leaf green tea can act as a shield against high blood pressure. It has also been found to benefit those with high cholesterol levels.

DIABETES

The same researchers discovered that mulberry leaf green tea is beneficial for those prone to diabetes. The tea acts as a sugar controller.

VISION AND BONE HEALTH

Mulberry leaf green tea has been shown to improve vision. It also helps keep bones strong and sturdy.

VITAMINS

Mulberry leaf green tea contains a variety of vitamins. Vitamin A for good eye sight. Vitamins B1 and B2 are good for converting blood sugars into energy, and Vitamin C is essential for overall health.

MINERALS

Mulberry Leaf Green Tree contains calcium. potassium, sodium, magnesium, iron, and zinc. These work alone and in tandem to help the body keep proper fluid balance and to maintain correct metabolism. They also promote energy, strength and growth.

WEIGHT LOSS; ANTI-AGING

Korean studies report that mulberry leaf green tea has anti-aging properties. It is also used as a weight loss aid and to help relieve constipation.

Mulberry Leaves Tea

Mulberry Leaf Tea or also known by the name Murtea is produced from 100% fresh Mulberry leaves. This is to ensure that the resulting true quality and premium.

The Nutrients of Mulberry Leaf Tea

Although Mulberry based products just recently entering Malaysian market, the fact that Mulberry leaf has nutrients which could cure few diseases is long well known. It contains chlorophyll content and calcium among the highest, it can be proven to help increase production of breast milk to mothers who breastfeed their babies.

In addition, Mulberry Leaf Tea contains 200 times lower caffeine compared to normal drinking tea with a total of only 0.01%.

Advantage of Mulberry Leaf Tea

A remarkable discovery made by researchers at the National Institute of Science Agrobiologi, Japanese Mulberry leaf has been found containing compound DNJ (Deoxynojirimcin) which reduce sugar content into the blood stream. It contains GABA (Gamma Amino Acid Butyril) which controls the balance of cholesterol in the blood stream. GABA is a natural calming agents and anti-epileptic agent for the brain, which being produced with amino acid Glutamine and glucose. They who often experience feelings of anxiety, panic disorder, and depression, may not produce sufficient levels of GABA, required by the brain.

Furthermore, Mulberry Leaf Tea helps to cure diabetes (diabetes) and high blood pressure. Mulberry Leaf Tea rich in vitamins and minerals such as calcium, potassium, ferrous Sulfate, zinc, vitamin A, B1, B2, C, 18 amino acids, and flavonoids or antioxidants that prevent cancer risk.

In short, Mulberry Leaf Tea is ideal to solve or reduce these diseases:

• Helps to reduce and prevent diabetes (diabetes)
• Helps to control and reduce cholesterol in the blood vessels
• Helps to control and reduce high blood pressure
• Helps prevent heart attack
• Helps in weight loss
• Reduces asthmatic conditions
• Slow the aging process and rejuvenate strength
• Reduce the risk of brittleness of the bones (bone fragility) due to the high calcium content
• Relieve cough, feelings of panic and anxiety
• Reducing pain during menstruation
• Helps irregular menstruation
• Gives energy
• Helps to increase breast milk production
• Helps to reduce migraine, difficult night sleeping (insomnia) and hypertension
• Contains all 18 amino acids and contains vitamins B, B1, B2, C, folic acid, potassium which is required by human body
• Helps to prevent and reduce the risk of cancer (antioxidants)

Serving method

Put 1 sachet Mulberry Leaves Tea and pour 200ml of hot boiling water. Infuse for 3 to 4 minutes. For best result it is recommended to be served without adding sugar.

Nutrition information (Amount per 100 gm)

• Energy 387.48
• Carbohydrate 59.33
• Fat 0.02
• Calsium 2563.03 

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