Viva Naturals Organic Dried Goji Berries, 2 lb (907 g) – Non-GMO, Vegan Wolfberries, Perfect for Goji Berry Tea, Smoothies, Baking & Snacking

I add goji berries to my smoothies every morning and have tried several brands. Viva Naturals is consistently my favorite. The berries are soft, plump, and have a pleasant sweet-tart flavor without any tough stems or dry pieces. A full pound at this price for certified organic is excellent value. Non-GMO and vegan — checks all the boxes. The resealable zip bag keeps them fresh for weeks. If you're looking for a reliable, high-quality goji berry that won't disappoint, this is it.

I’ve tried a few different brands of dried goji berries over the years, and these Viva Naturals Organic Dried Goji Berries (1 lb) are one of the better ones I’ve had. The berries are soft and chewy rather than overly dry, with a pleasant sweet-tart flavor that makes them easy to snack on by the handful. The berries look clean and well sorted with very few stems or broken pieces. The resealable pouch is also a nice touch because it keeps them fresh after opening. These goji berries are USDA organic, non-GMO, vegan, and gluten-free, which makes them a convenient snack for a variety of diets. Taste & Texture The flavor is mildly sweet with a slightly tangy finish. If you’ve never had goji berries before, the taste is somewhere between a cranberry and a raisin. They’re chewy but not tough, which I appreciate because some brands can be overly dry. Ways I’ve Used Them Goji berry tea (steeped in hot water for about 10 minutes) Tossed into oatmeal and yogurt Mixed into trail mix with nuts and dark chocolate Added to smoothies and baked goods They add a nice pop of color and flavor to breakfast bowls. Nutrition Goji berries are often considered a “superfood” because they contain nutrients like iron, fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants. � Viva Naturals Minor Note The berries are naturally sticky, which is normal for dried fruit, but if you prefer a firmer texture you might want to store them in the fridge. Final Thoughts Overall, this is a solid, high-quality bag of organic goji berries. If you enjoy dried fruit snacks or want a nutritious addition to smoothies, oatmeal, or tea, this 1-lb bag offers good value and flavor. ⭐ Rating: 5/5 ✔ Good flavor and texture ✔ Organic and clean ingredients ✔ Versatile for tea, snacks, and baking

Delicious, I enjoy them in a water bottle that doesn't have a straw--they get stuck! But good for you, and yummy also in hot cereals.

Good but note very hard in packaged product

Love the berri3s. Good value, very snack friendly and beautiful color.

Bored with raisins? Throw these in your salad - easy and delicious.

I love this organic product. I love putting it in my oatmeal while it is cooking and these oatmeal fiber muffins. So good and bright and healthy. I keep buying this same brand

I purchased this when there was "lighting deal" promotion. Thus I am thankful that I did not overspend. This Goji berries were slightly moist. i.e. It was not 100% dry. Due to the moistness, I stored it in the refrigerator after transferring them to the big Mason Jar. However, by chilling, the syrup left between the berries got hardened and berries got stuck together. They also got stuck to the inner surface of the jar, very difficult to pick berries from the jar. The berries had some green particles here and there on the surfaces; perhaps, some particles from the plants such as leaves? They did not seem to be mold. The taste and the freshness were quite acceptable. However, since I am used to very dry Goji Berries that are for the Chinese Medicinal Tea, this partial moistness and hardening by chilling was quite annoying. They definitely needed to be soaked in water for several hours until it is soft enough to chew. Therefore, I did not see the points in making not drying enough before packing by the producer. Perhaps, eating the berries as snack out of the package was intended for Western consumers, *** P.S. Be aware that the Goji in general has slight toxicity, know side effects in China and Japan are 1. affect the hormone balance -> woman may become infertile, and/or the menstruation comes earlier than regular time, 2. Stomach Upset -diarrhea etc. 3. Allergic reaction - skin rash etc. 4. headache, esp. when you are on PMS or on the menstruation. My husband became seriously ill after 20 min of eating Goji berries, and it happened in repeated manners. My headache was worsened before during and after menstruation, to the extreme degree. You should google the side effects of Goji berries before purchasing. Viva brand in particular has more bad effects on us, since we have never had these symptoms before. Thus I assume that what we got had more toxins in it. Also, these berries are much redder and bright color than what you can get at Asian grocery stores. That means, perhaps, they add sulfur to keep color fresh and vivid. That may affect your digestion depending on the individual. I will not buy Goji ever again, because I don't want to suffer. Even in Japan, the common sense is that Goji's maximum daily intake is 2g. (It is between 10-20 pieces.) Thus do not exceed that amount. Goji is for medicinal uses in Eastern Asia, not for topping for ice cream and yogurt. This is not raisin. So be aware. This toxicity has nothing to do with detox. So be smart enough not to think this is any kind of cleanse thing.