What is Mulberry Fruit Extract?

Mulberries are the fruits of mulberry trees (Morus sp.) and related to figs and breadfruit. The trees are traditionally grown for their leaves — mainly in Asia and North America — as they’re the only food that silkworms eat.

They carry colorful berries — most commonly black, white, or red — that are often made into wine, fruit juice, tea, jam, or canned foods, but can also be dried and eaten as a snack. Due to their sweet flavor, impressive nutritional value, and various health benefits, mulberries are gaining popularity worldwide.

Mulberry fruit extract are rich in plant compounds, such as anthocyanins, that contribute to their color and beneficial health effects. Here are the main nutrients in a 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of fresh mulberries:

Calories: 43

Water: 88%

Protein: 1.4 grams

Carbs: 9.8 grams

Sugar: 8.1. grams

Fiber: 1.7 grams

Fat: 0.4 grams

The most abundant ones include:

1. Anthocyanins: A family of antioxidants that may inhibit oxidation of LDL (bad) cholesterol and provide beneficial effects against heart disease.

2. Cyanidin: The main anthocyanin in mulberries is responsible for their black, red, or purple color.

3. Chlorogenic acid: An antioxidant abundant in many fruits and vegetables.

4. Rutin: A powerful antioxidant that may help protect against chronic conditions like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease 

5. Myricetin: A compound that may have a protective effect against some cancers.

The amounts of plant compounds in mulberries depends on the variety. This results in different colors and antioxidant properties.

Functions 

1. Scavenge free radical activity, anti-oxidation.
2. Invigorating the liver, benefiting the kidney
3. Mulberry fruit extract: Anti-cancer, lower blood pressure, nourishing the blood.
4. Promoting salivation, moistening the intestines and freeing the stool.
5. Accelerate skin regeneration, anti-aging, make skin soft and elastic.

Application 

1. Medical and healthcare product, Healthy nutrition.

2. Infant food, solid beverage, dairy, instant food, puffed food.

3. Flavouring, Middle-aged and old food, baked food, snack food, cool food, and drink.

4. For beauty or cosmetics.