Dried Black Mulberry Fruit Sang Shen Zi 2024 New Crop Natural Herbal Snack and Tea Ingredient

Dried Black Mulberry Fruit, known in TCM as Sang Shen Zi (桑葚), from Morus alba, is the dried ripe fruit of the mulberry tree. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with nourishing yin and blood. These 2024 new-crop berries are naturally dried whole fruits suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, congee, and everyday culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• 2024 new-crop dried black mulberry fruit from Xinjiang
• Botanical source Morus alba, whole dried ripe berries
• Known in TCM as Sang Shen Zi 桑葚
• Traditionally associated with nourishing yin and blood in TCM theory
• Versatile for herbal tea, congee, soups, and snacking

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep purple-black, plump berries with a chewy, slightly sticky texture and a sweet, fruity aroma. When steeped or simmered, they typically release a deep reddish-purple color and a naturally sweet, mildly tart berry flavor.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a fruit herbal tea
• Simmer into congee or sweet soups
• Add to decoctions with other tonic herbs
• Enjoy as a naturally sweet dried fruit snack
• Use in baking or culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Sang Shen Zi is commonly simmered in decoctions or congee and paired with herbs such as Gou Qi Zi (goji berry) in yin-nourishing blends. It is also traditionally prepared as a mulberry paste or steeped alone as a daily fruit tea, especially during dry seasons.

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