White mulberry

Morus alba, M. indica

fruit

Small white or pinkish, very sweet fruits of the white mulberry, a Chinese tree planted for its leaves, the silkworm's food; fresh or dried.

Origin

China

Season (United States)

imported · all year round

Preparation

It is eaten with its little green stem, which is hard to remove: it does no harm.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Ellagitannins

Did you know?

Its fruits do not stain, unlike those of the black mulberry: it was planted along roads, for its summer shade.