Navitas Naturals Certified Organic Goji Berries, Himalayan Superfruit, Goji Power 8-Ounce Pouch (Pack of 2)

by Navitas Naturals

Product Features

• Delicious, soft, chewy, and nutrient-rich, dried goji berries
• Pack of two 8-ounce pouches
• Raw, kosher, gluten-free, vegan and 100% certified organic
• Berries have a soft, chewy texture and can easily be re-hydrated if desired
• Enjoy by the handful as a healthy snack or use in recipes like oatmeal, cookies, cereal, and trail mix
• The mission of Navitas Naturals is to provide premium organic functional foods that increase energy and enhance health

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

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 pack of two 8-ounce pouches.

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.

Product Description

Of the many varieties of Goji berries on the market today, organic Goji berries are considered to be the most health enhancing. They grow in profusion on vines that reach over 20 feet in length in remote, unpolluted hills and valleys of China. Organically

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001EO5OKC
• UPC: 858847000703
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #706 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)
  • #8 in Grocery & Gourmet Food > Fruits
  • #42 in Grocery & Gourmet Food > Snack Food

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A healthy, somewhat expensive food., December 27, 2006

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Charles Burns (Pocatello, ID, United States) - See all my reviews
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These berries are thought to be one of the one of the healthiest natural foods. There are many "stories" about the amazing benefits of these berries, many of which may be true, but a few verifiable facts about them (in dried form) follow:
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.

Of note:
- If you let them soak for too long (more than about 5-10 minutes) they get mushy and lose their texture and flavor.
- If you do not soak them long enough, they can feel a little bit gritty. I think this is due to the seeds. I don't mind it myself, but some might.

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.

The reviewer that reported these are "gross" may have received something from a bad batch. I think they have a nice cranberry/raisin-ish flavor and have almost no noticeable odor (and the odor isn't an unpleasant one to me).

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Try the Goji Berries: great taste, great value, healthy and exoitc, November 23, 2006

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Another Brick in the Wall (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews

I ordered these from Amazon to give them a try. I was very pleased.

They taste good just plain -- dried cherries or cranberries is the closest comarisson I can think of, but the Goji is a bit pinker and larger, more like a berry. They are slightly sweet but not sticky. I'm sure they'd be great in pancackes, trailmix or ice cream too.

They are low calorie and have good vitamins, plus some fiber and protein.

It's like having the culuture of the Tibetan mountains shipped to you.

Very good stuff.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm so excited to have found these wonderful berries!!!, November 9, 2006

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Lorena Mcgovern (Quilcene, WA) - See all my reviews
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I LOVE wild Tibetan Goji berries. They are so tasty and make my body rejoice when I eat them. They help me with diabetic symptoms, especially when taken before bed. My 4-year-old daughter loves them too.

I used to pay $22/pound for this exact brand, so this price is truly unbeatable. Did I mention that I'm excited about this find??