Viva Naturals Organic Dried Goji Berries, 1 lb (454 g) – Non-GMO, Vegan Wolfberries, Perfect for Goji Berry Tea, Smoothies, Baking & Snacking

Taste great. Fresh. I was very pleased with the quality. Id buy again.

Yum yummy 😋. Great berries great price!

Although if you were to notice that I usually don't leave a negative type of review , when it comes to a item such as this that I use in a food as medicine type of way I don't hesitate to make it appearent that I am completely satisfied, I purchased this product for this exact type of situation ( natural health and wellness practices) and I am completely satisfied , I have not only quickly restored my iron level , I also use it in other ways such as a certain type of tea some of you may be familiar with , it's a mixture of goji berries and chrysanthemum flowers used as a tea , I'm also completely satisfied with the benefits of what that practice is usually used for , in conclusion I'm completely satisfied from all aspects of the purchase , from the price to the quality and the amount , all the way to even the delivery of the product , I literally have nothing even slightly negative to say about this product , I look forward to future purchases whenever needed , thank you for a very welcomed and outstanding product.

pros: I adore this product. I like to blend up a couple Tsps or Tbsps of gojis and coco nibs in a coffee grinder (separate from the coffee! You'll never filter it out without cheese cloth) and mix it into my morning coffee with a whisk. -Flavor! I'm so looking forward to baking with gojis -Delicious with ice cream (ben and jerries pistachio, kill me now) when frozen they have a fantastic crunch. -Only purchased one bag so far of this brand and I'm hoping they always come as dry as this bag; I bought truvibe's first and they were not as dry and so even stickier on the teeth and slightly harder to eat imo. cons: -They are delicious on their own as a snack but very sticky on the teeth, look out for sensitive filling, braces etc. -I tried re-hydrating them but ended up composting most of the batch, they're very slimy. -(the big grudge) The nutrition label claims there is around 60g of protein in this 1lb bag, maybe slightly more even, I don't have the bag in front of me. I don't believe that for a freaking second. 60g of protein is a half pound of steak! The FDA DOES NOT APPROVE NUTRITION LABELS! They issue recalls then and if they feel like it. Do your own research! Viva Labs, amend your label!!!!! I estimate that there is closer to 10-20 grams of protein in this 1 pound bag. Viva Labs sent me an email 5 days after I received the product offering to donate $10 to "Vitamin Angels, a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing child mortality worldwide by providing children with essential vitamins and minerals" for every newly posted review (positive or negative I assume). I know nothing about this charity but it seems a fantastic offer if vitamin angels and viva labs do indeed follow through on their promises. I loved the product but probably wouldn't have taken the time out of my day to write as comprehensive as a review of this product, despite the fact that I am enjoying it at this very moment, without this soft of kind hearted offer. Even if that $10 donation is a lie, and I don't believe it is, or if every kid that my own $10 donation goes to dies of starvation despite this effort, I wanted to mention it because I believe it's a beautiful business model and you never know who you might inspire in the unlikeliness of venues.

This is my first time trying these and I have to say, they are delicious. Remind me of tart raisins. Its a good source of nutrients. The seal on the bag is good and tight and the berries are a good rich red color. Will definitely buy again

Great Goji berries, and the kids love them also.

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.

Fresh and great taste. Easy to reseal, and great texture for chewing.