Mulberry is a small, sweet, and juicy fruit that belongs to the Morus genus in the family Moraceae. The fruit resembles a blackberry and grows on deciduous trees, which are commonly found in Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. Mulberries vary in color — black, red, or white — depending on the species and stage of ripeness.

The fruit is soft, with a sweet to mildly tart flavor, and is packed with nutrients including vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, calcium, potassium, and antioxidants like anthocyanins and resveratrol.

Mulberries are consumed fresh, dried, or processed into juices, jams, syrups, wines, and baked goods. The leaves of the mulberry tree are also well-known as the primary food source for silkworms, making the plant economically important.