BIOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND DETERMINATION OF ADULTERATION OF BLACK MULBERRY EXTRACTS

Abstract

Black mulberry is crucial for its high content of bioactive substances, such as phenolic compounds and vitamin C, as well as nutritional values, such as carbohydrates, fats, fibre and minerals. This study aimed to determine the physical, biochemical and nutritional properties of 35 different brands of black mulberry extracts sold in our country. Consequently of the studies, it was observed that some of the extracts sold in our country had a very high HMF value; most of them contained no protein and additional maltose and derivatives. In addition, all of these black mulberry extracts were low in minerals and contained additional sweeteners, preservatives and synthetic colourings. Synthetic colourings were found in many of these black mulberry extracts and carbon 13 levels were not appropriate. When BME-34 and 35 brands of black mulberry extract were analysed, all of the above values were appropriate, and consistent with previous studies in the literature.