Mulberries from Hengxian

Mulberries from Hengxian

　　Also known as mulberry fruit, mulberries have been a royal tonic for over two thousand years. Due to the unique growing environment of mulberry trees, the fruit grows naturally without pollution, hence it is also called the "fruit of the people." It is rich in active proteins, provitamin A, vitamins B1, B2, PP and C, amino acids, malic acid, succinic acid, tartaric acid, carotene, and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, copper, and zinc. Its nutritional value is 5–6 times that of apples and 4 times that of grapes. With multiple health benefits, it has been hailed by the medical community as the "best health fruit of the 21st century." Research shows that mulberries help prevent arteriosclerosis, strengthen the spleen and stomach, aid digestion, supplement trace elements such as iron, zinc, and selenium, nourish hair and beautify the skin, prevent and fight cancer, and treat anemia. Besides being eaten fresh, mulberries can also be soaked in rice wine or made into mulberry wine using winemaking methods—both offering excellent health benefits.

　　Hengxian currently has over 300 acres of dedicated mulberry orchards for fruit picking, producing 400 tons of fresh fruit annually. These fruits are eco-friendly, pollution-free, large in size, and sweet in taste. They are suitable for both fresh eating and making juice or mulberry wine. The fruit matures between March and April each year, making it one of the earlier seasonal fruits.

　　Source: Guangxi Agricultural Specialties Collection