King white mulberries are botanically known as Morus macroura, Himalayan mulberry hybrid, or Shatoot in its native Pakistan. These mulberry relatives are longer than the English Black mulberries and have greater appeal due to the lack of the deep purple juice that leaves its mark on the eater.

The king white mulberries are roughly 2 ½ to 3 ½ inches long and are virtually seedless. The young berries start out dark green and gradually lighten into a soft white and almost translucent color. King white mulberries can be eaten when they are still light green, though the sugars haven’t quite developed. The taste is very sweet, with hints of honey. King white mulberries have 30% sugar content, and are much sweeter than Black mulberries.

Serving Ideas

King white mulberries are often eaten fresh, out-of-hand. They can be eaten when underripe but the flavor is much sweeter when they are all-white. King white mulberries can be used to make jams and jellies, or add to pies and tarts. For a sweet twist, add king white mulberries to summer green salads.

Geography/History

King white mulberries are native to the Himalayan Mountains in China and in neighboring India. They can be found growing in Pakistan and other areas along the Arabian Sea. The king white mulberry is popular in Australia and can be found at farmers markets in Southern California.

Seasons/Availability

King white mulberries are available in the early spring through the summer.