Product Name: Taiwan Long Mulberry (Morus macroura ‘Elongated Fruit No. 1’)
Description:
Taiwan Long Mulberry is a premium fruit variety that stands out for its exceptionally long, cylindrical berries and remarkable sweetness. It is a specially bred cultivar developed from crosses between large-fruited mulberries and wild varieties. Today, it is highly prized in Taiwan’s fresh fruit markets, commanding premium prices.
Appearance:
Its most distinctive feature is the elongated berry shape – a unique characteristic among mulberries. The fruit measures 7–15 cm in length (up to 18 cm), and ripens to a striking bright purple to dark purple-black color. Each berry weighs approximately 6 grams.
Flavor:
Taiwan Long Mulberry is renowned for its extraordinary sweetness, with a soluble solids content (Brix) reaching 20%. It has a sweet, pleasant flavor with no acidity, crisp texture, and is seedless. Its unique sugar composition, including higher sucrose content, contributes to its exceptional taste.
Key Commercial Advantages:
Unique Appearance – Extra-long berries stand out in the market.
Super Sweet Flavor – 20% Brix, significantly sweeter than common mulberry varieties.
High Market Value – Commands prices up to 9 times higher than standard mulberries.
Versatile Use – Excellent fresh eating, juicing, jam-making, and winemaking.
Seasonal Advantage – Ripens during the spring fruit off-season, capturing strong demand.
Harvest Season:
April to June – a premium spring-summer variety that delivers both novelty and exceptional eating quality.