Physical and chemical characterization of fruits of mulberry cultivars from genus Morus

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the physical and chemical characteristics of mulberry cultivars fruits (Morus spp.). The experiment was conducted at Marilia, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil, it was evaluated fruits of ten mulberry cultivars, IZ 1/1, IZ 1/2, IZ 1/3, IZ 1/12, IZ 2/1, IZ 3/1, IZ 4/1, IZ 15/1, Korin and Miura. The physical and chemical characteristics of mulberry fruits varied according to cultivar. Cultivar Korin stood out because showed higher soluble solids content and higher acidity, important requirements for better tasting fruit. When considering the volume for processing, the cultivars IZ 1/3, IZ 1/12 and IZ 15/1 had a higher mass.

Keywords

• amora
• fruticultura
• frutos vermelhos
• Moraceae