Navitas Organics Goji Berries – For Smoothies, Trail Mix, Baked Goods, Oatmeal & More – Vitamin A, Antioxidants, Fiber – Wolfberry - USDA Organic, Non GMO, Gluten Free, Vegan (4oz. Bag, 4 Servings)

I started using goji berries for their superfood benefits, but I stayed because they’re delicious! These are high quality — not too dry, not too soft — and packed with nutrients. I add them to my smoothies and salads for a boost of vitamins and antioxidants. They’re a little pricey, but I feel good about investing in my health.

I’ve tried a few different goji brands before, and these are some of the best I’ve had. The berries are plump, clean, and have that slightly sweet, slightly tangy flavor I love. I usually toss a handful into my tea blends or oatmeal bowls for an extra boost. They rehydrate beautifully in hot water, which tells me they’re really fresh. No sulfites is a big plus too. Definitely a pantry staple now.

I included goji berries tea in my diet. It’s my first time buying this brand and love the taste as it’s of great quality. I soak it 10 mins. in hot water and tasty tea is ready. It smells and tastes great

Greek yogurt, banana and honey some cocoa I like it is not so sweet. Which is good for me because I don’t eat a lot of stuff that has sugar .

First time trying goji berries and was expecting a berry-like flavor. I was surprised to find that they have a more bitter and earthy flavor to them, but it grew on me quickly.The quality of the berries was excellent, and I did not experience any issues with mold or leaves being present, as others have mentioned.I eat them straight out of the bag to satisfy my snacking habits while getting a daily dose of antioxidants. I haven't yet tried incorporating them into other foods but I found some ideas on the Down To Earth website:1. Raw: First and foremost, eat them raw! A small handful a day will do.2. Juice: Goji berries are also available in juice form. Down to Earth carries 100% Goji Juice without any added sugar, or color.3. Tea: Goji berries can be used to brew in a tea. You can add a handful of goji berries to a big glass of hot or cold water (or herb tea) and let sit and hydrate for 5 to 10 minutes. They become plump and juicy. You can drink the tea and eat the hydrated berries which are loaded with antioxidants.4. Smoothies: Soak a handful of goji berries in water for 10 minutes. Once they are plump and juicy, add them to your favorite smoothie. It won’t make much of a change to the taste or consistency of your smoothie.5. Trail Mix: You can also add goji berries to your favorite trail mix. Or, make your own by mixing your favorite nuts and dried fruit with some goji berries. Kids like it when you add some chocolate or peanut butter chips to the goji trail mix.6. Cereal: Just like raisins, add some goji berries to your hot or cold cereals in the morning.Muffins and Scones: Add goji berries to muffins or scones just as you would raisins.7. Goji Energy Bars: Blend a handful of goji berries together with cup of walnuts, ½ cup almonds, and 5-6 dates in a food processor. Roll the mix into balls or spread in a deep pan to make bars.8. Add to Soups: This has been a common use of goji berries in Chinese cuisine for thousands of years.

These are much cheaper than if you get them at your local sprouts, supposed to be a potent antioxidant. I mix them in with my yogurt and have no complaints!

I was really happy to find out Amazon was selling goji berries. They can be hard to find and these are a reasonable price for the convenience factor of having them delivered. A doctor prescribed the berries for general health -- they are supposed to be good for eyes (I work at the computer long hours) and they also have many antioxidant and anti aging properties associated with them. I use them in tea in the morning. Like others, I found the Navitas brand to be small and dry. I wouldn't say they are good for putting in trail mixes because they aren't very chewy, but making tea with them where they soak and expand works well.Earlier this year I was in NYC and went to a Chinese herbalist shop I have gone to over the years. There I bought some berries that were Lin Sister Herb brand, about $10 for 1-2lb package. These are also marked organic (they qualify "organic or low pesticide residue" on the back of the packaging) but as others note, not certified by USDA, so who knows. I can say though, without a doubt, they are richer in taste, chewy, sweeter (but not artificially sweetened or soaked in sugar) and about twice the size of Navitas Brand. They also say they are from the "Best Region" but don't specify the region like Navitas does, calling theirs Himalayan. The region qualification makes sense to me because some herbs to grow better in certain environments and facing certain directions, so I am sure region can influence effectiveness in herbs. In the package of Lin Sister Herbs I have also found bits of leaves.So reading these reviews I think there is a trade-off going on with the berries. If having them certified organic and kosher is the most important feature of the berries one is looking for, Navitas seems to be a better brand. If you are looking for taste, size and texture (some call this quality), the Lin Sister Herb brand ranks higher for me. However, I haven't found Lin Sister Herb gojis on Amazon. So I am sure I will buy both again as opportunity permits.

I can’t stop eating them! Well, I did stop eating after a third helping (1 serving is 3T). I’ve been eating a serving of this goji berries, 2 Dates (1 serving), and 1/4C roasted cashews (1 serving) as the carb part of my meal. I eat veggies first, proteins and fats next, and carbs last. I only had two extra helpings of goji berries today as I ate very lean on the first two steps of my meal. Now, I’m going to buy more of this very delicious goji berries! Thank you!