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Food sensitivity: Packaged in a facility that also handles tree nuts.
Ingredients
Certified organic dried Goji berries (lycium barbarum) Allergen Information: Packaged in a facility that also handles tree nuts.
Directions
Suggested Uses:Smoothies and TeaGranola and OatmealYogurt and Salad
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Navitas Naturals organic Himalayan goji berries are a delicious way to enjoy one of the most nutrient-rich goji berry superfood. It can be eaten by the handful or used in recipes like oatmeal, cookies, cereal, and trail mix.
Navitas Naturals goji berries are grown in the fertile valleys of Ningxia province, China. Here, in their indigenous terrain, the berries are vine-ripened, harvested in the summer months, and dehydrated at low temperatures for maximum nutrient preservation. All berries are dried to a moisture content of 10-14% for a soft and chewy texture, and can easily be re-hydrated if desired. These pure goji berries are raw, kosher, gluten-free, vegan, and 100% certified organic. This is sold in a 16-ounce pouch.
About Himalayan Goji Berries
Often coined as “red diamonds” on the Asian market, the goji berry has been cherished as one of the most nutrient-rich superfoods for thousands of years. Traditionally used medicinally by Chinese monks, the berry still holds a strong position in Asian medical practices today and is respected in western circles as well. A good source of protein, antioxidants, essential amino acids, and over 20 vitamins and minerals--including vitamin A, C, and iron--goji berries possess all the natural elements to support optimum health and vitality.
About Navitas Naturals
The food philosophy of Navitas Naturals is simple--nutrient rich whole foods are best produced using organic agricultural methods with minimal processing. Focusing on both food safety and nutrition, they handle their premium superfoods with care. This includes third party testing for all the products. Their facility is organic, kosher, and GMP/HACCP certified. In addition, they utilize methods such as freeze-drying and low temperature processing to ensure maximum nutrition and safety.
“Navitas” is the Latin word for energy. As the name implies, their mission is to provide premium organic functional foods that increase energy and enhance health. Part of this effort is to continually search for the world’s most beneficial natural foods. Navitas Naturals is a certified organic, green business headquartered in Marin County, California.
They specialize in organic and wild-crafted functional foods, and strive to lead the industry in this expanding market. Health conscious consumers choose their nutrient-rich products because they are loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
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1) High protein (about 12%), and are a complete protein. This is good for anybody, but particularly noteworthy to vegans, who choose not to get their protein from meats.
2) Decent fiber content (about 10%)
3) 18 (!!) amino acids
4) Like most sweet fruits, high in carbs and calories. 100 grams give you about 350-380 calories; roughly 3/4 from carbs and 1/4 from fat.
5) 6 vitamins, 8 amino acids, 11+ minerals (more in trace amounts)
6) Carotenoids, unsaturated fatty acids (this is a good thing), phytosterols (help lower cholesterol), and other healthy (or theoretically healthy but not particularly well researched) phytochemicals.
Enough with the technical jargon. These berries are great in cereal, smoothies (once hydrated), and tea. For tea, try this:
Put water, a small number of berries (6-15ish) and a teabag in your cup, microwave for about a minute per teacup (time varies), drop a small amount in your favorite tea along with the teabag and let the berries and tea steep for about 3 minutes.
This adds a subtle character to green tea (plus an unusual, tasty snack to do with a few of the sips). The flavor seems to blend well with chai and jasmine too. This may work differently for those who use creamer.
I recommend that you try a bag, keeping in mind that you may need to soak the berries in water/tea/whatever in order to make them soft, and see what you think. I have found they make a great addition to my usual cereal-only breakfast because they give me a much-needed protein boost.
If you like them quite a lot, you may want to take the time to look for a supply in a nearby Asian foods store. I have heard they can be purchased at a lower cost in bulk.
I love the fact that they're raw, vegan, sun-dried, and free of chemicals and pesticides! Goji berries are believed to strengthen the immune system, increase energy and reduce fatigue, and reduce the threat of free radicals (due to HIGH levels of antioxidants). Gojis have highest ORAC score to date! The ORAC scale is a standardized test used to measure the total antioxidant potency of foods and nutritional supplements.
Definitely, one of my favorite foods!
You may use them to make shake or pie.
