Are blackberries the same as mulberries? What's the difference

Are blackberries the same as mulberries? What's the difference?

1. Different origins

1. The origin of blackberries is North America.

2. The origin of mulberries is China.

Two, different classes

1. Blackberries belong to the genus Rubus in the Rosaceae family.

2. Mulberries belong to Moraceae.

Three different types

1. The blackberry tree is a widely distributed and well-known shrub.

2. Mulberry is a deciduous tree of Moraceae.

Fourth, the appearance is different

1. Blackberry: The fruit is an aggregated fruit, the young fruit is green, then turns red, and is dark purple-black when fully ripe.

2. Mulberry: It belongs to the polyflora fruit. It is green when immature, and gradually grows into white and red. After maturity, it is purple-red or purple-black with a sweet and sour taste.

Pharmacological effects of mulberry:

1. Antioxidant effect: The mulberry polysaccharide contained in mulberry has a scavenging effect on hydroxyl free radicals and superoxide anion free radicals, blocks the free radical reaction chain, and has certain antioxidant and anti-aging effects. Rich in phenolic substances and pigments, it can significantly increase the activity of antioxidant enzymes, and has the function of delaying the memory decline during the aging process.

2. Hypoglycemic effect: Mulberry polysaccharide has obvious hypoglycemic effect, which can basically maintain blood sugar within the normal range.

3. Anti-aging effect: Mulberry anthocyanins can enhance the activity of antioxidant enzymes in the body, inhibit lipid peroxidation, and have obvious anti-aging effects.