Roland Foods Sun-Dried Tomato Strips, Specialty Imported Food, 2.5-Pound Bag

Sun-dried tomatoes, just love them

I've tried several, and I'm becoming a fan of Roland products. These strips seem to be made from the leftover pieces that are not fit to be sold intact. They are a good bit cheaper in this form, and I prefer to cut them into strips anyway, so I think it is worth sorting through a few blemishes. The texture is chewy but firm, not mushy like raisined tomatoes which come packed in oil, not completely dry and shelf stable either. The flavor is bright but deep, like the vibrant color. They add an instant punch of both to a wide variety of dishes. They're great straight from the bag, even as a snack, and they are even better rehydrated in marinades or fresh tomato juice. I consider this product to be a staple in my kitchen.

This brand is very, very moist compared to other plastic-bagged dried tomatoes I have purchased, but, like the other brands, I am storing it in the refrigerator, and, so far, no signs of mold or off-smells or taste. Could be frozen if there are any additional concerns as to longevity.The moistness is otherwise a distinct advantage: no real need for pre-soaking, as they are already somewhat juicy and plump up further fast. Readily dissolve and thicken liquid. Nice flavor.

I’m used to buy these exact packages at Costco, but they don’t seem to be available at mine anymore. They are good sun dried tomatoes, and what I like best is they are dry packed — not swimming in oil. They are pre-sliced, and if I want a dice I use kitchen shears. Every now and then a hard bit of tomato core appears, and I just cut that off. If I want oil packed sun dried tomatoes, I put some of these in an airtight container with olive oil in the refrigerator for a week or so. I keep the resealable bag in the refrigerator once opened, and they last for a very long time both before and after opening. These taste good in baked items, salads, sauces, etc.

Not the taste I expected from sun dried tomatoes that I have experienced from other brands

Good flavor at a great value.

Wanted to warn people that this a product of Turkey. If you do a quick internet search you will see that banned pesticides continue to be used in Turkey. I try to only buy my produce from the US for this reason. They tasted good and were a great deal for the amount but I decided it was not worth the health risk to continue consuming.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:These are excellent and highly recommended!