In culinary preparations, the sweet or tart flavor of most varieties make these berries ideal for sherbets, jams, jellies, fruit tarts, pies, wines, teas, and cordials. In certain areas of the world, the flavors of the mulberry varieties differ, but the American mulberry and the black mulberry are considered to have the most powerful flavor and are widely sought after. Interestingly, the mulberry tree presents another very important function, besides providing people with delicious berries. The leaves of the mulberry tree are also the only known food source of silkworms! For human consumption, the berries are delicious, but they are also composed of some very unique nutritional elements that can have a serious impact on our health. Let’s explore what is packed inside there berries that make them so important!