Dried Goji Berry

Question: what can i do with dried goji berries? can i try to rehydrate them? if so, how? thanks, any other uses welcome, they are too dry and ick on their own... ty!

Answer: i put them in my muffin mix. I like blueberry muffins with abut 1/4 cup of goji. Cant add too many to anything because of the bitterness, but they are suppose to be great for you! You could throw a few in your cereal or yoghurt too. I've never rehydrated them. i just eat em plain.

Question: What can I do with dried Goji Berries? I have some that are unsweetened, and not very good right out of the package! How do I eat them? Thanks!

Answer: If you're having trouble eating them dried (I personally love them that way) you can soak them for about 8 hours in purified water and bake them into whole grain muffins, pancakes or cereal. If you ad them to hot cereal they're pretty fab too! Even with these suggestions if you're still finding them a little hard to take just remember how incredibly good they are for you and eat them anyway!

Question: Are the dried Goji Berries just as good as the fresh version? Or have nutrients been lost because they are all dried out? I love the taste of them on their own, but just wanted to be sure that what I'm eating has more nutrients than a cardboard box

Answer: yes dried just measn they wanted to preserve its lasting flavor and life expectancy but yes they are

Question: What are the health benefits of eating sun dried goji berries ?

Answer: No magic, it won't make you live for ever, loose weight or be irresistible to members of the opposite sex, ( or the same sex if that is your bag). Fresh berries of any sort are better than dried. In the few months I have been answering 'Health Answers' I have had my eyes really opened. I had no idea that such a high percentage of the population are so naive as to believe in the myths, potty patent medicines, illegal drugs, illegally purchased prescription only drugs, charlatans and just plain crooks, purporting or pretending that they can fix them. The problem is also that to be allowed on the market most of these preparations only have to prove that you are not very likely to drop dead soon after you take them! Once this is established they appear to legally be able to make any wild and unsubstantiated claim they like!

Question: have you noticed that they're starting to sell dried goji berries in gourmet grocery stores? at whole foods, they were 17 dollars a pound in bulk, but i got about one dollars worth, and they sure are tasty!

Answer: That's a good thing especially if they are raw and organic. Whole Foods and Fresh Market are my popular grocery store.

Question: Can i boil dried goji berries to make a tea? Will i get the same antioxidant properties? i just dont know what to do with these, i hate the way they taste.

Answer: I don't like the taste either - it's sorta weird to me. I put a few in my hot oatmeal along w/ a few tasty raisins. Also throw some in muffins. My daughter, who's married to an Asian, puts 8 or 10 in a big pot of soup. Boiling them is not good. It won't change the taste any and will probably destroy much of the good stuff.

Question: Can dried goji berries be used instead of barberries in kuku sabzi? ( Iranian vegtable pancake)?

Answer: yes

Question: Is it healthy to feed Chinchillas dried Goji berries as treats? They are high in anti-oxidants

Answer: no they will have diherehha

Question: Recipes using dried goji berries? I bought a bag of dried goji berries to try and also to munch in my office as a healthy snack but I'm not really crazy about them. I don't want to waste them (they weren't cheap) so do you have any good recipe ideas to use them in? Thx!

Answer: GOJI POWER JUICE / JAM A zesty energizing drink or spreadable jam depending on the amount of water added. 1/4 cup Tibetan Goji berries, soaked, keep and use soak water 1/2 tsp orange zest 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger 1 pitted date or 1 tsp raw honey or agave nectar Blend until pureed for a jam, add 1 cup coconut or purified water for a juice. GOJI VERY BERRY SAUCE Super yummy and super high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Use by itself, or as a dressing or dip for fruits, veggies or salads. Blend until smooth: 1/2 cup Goji berries, soaked 1 hr. 1/2 cup blackberry or raspberry 1 cup young coconut meat 2 pitted dates 1/2 tsp orange zest Enough coconut water to turn over in blender CRANBERRY GOJI SAUCE 8 oz. Fresh or frozen cranberries, washed, drained 1 Gala, Fuji, or other sweet apple 4 pitted medjool dates 1 peeled orange, pitted 1/2 tsp orange zest 1/2" knuckle fresh ginger, grated 1/4 cup Goji berries, soaked with soak water 1/4 cup raisins Blend ingredients except berries and raisins in a food processor with the "S" blade. Stir in raisins and berries whole and let soak about 2 hours before serving. GOJI COCONUT CREAM SAUCE Bursting with intense red color, this yummy nutritious sauce makes any fruit, salad, or dessert dish a work of art. If you can't get the kids to eat their greens, just try this as a dressing. 1/2 cup Tibetan Goji berries, soaked, with soak water 1/2 cup raspberries 1 cup young coconut meat 2 pitted dates or 1 tbsp raw honey or agave nectar 1/2 tsp orange zest Enough coconut water to turn over in blender Blend in a high speed blender until creamy. Keeps up to 3 days in refrigerator. To make it drinkable, add coconut water or purified water. For an incredible exotic dessert variation, substitute mango for the raspberries, and add 1 banana, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and blend without added water. CRANBERRY GOJI RELISH Loaded with vitamins, minerals, flavinoids and anti-oxidants, this energizing relish is delicious by itself, as a colorful side dish for holidays, or a beautiful garnish with fruits and lettuces. 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries 2 tbsp red onion, chopped 4-6 dates 1 -2 stalks celery, chopped 1 tbsp jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped 1 tsp. fresh grated ginger 1 orange, peeled, sectioned 1 Tbs. lime juice 1 tsp orange zest 1/4 cup Tibetan Goji berries, soaked 1/4 cup black seedless raisins, soaked Blend ingredients except berries and raisins to a coarse texture in a food processor with the "S" blade. Stir in raisins and berries by hand and serve immediately or refrigerate overnight to blend flavors. Keeps up to 1 week. Store in glass bowl or jar. SWEET EARTH COOKIES 1/2 cup almonds soaked and peeled 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, soaked and sprouted 1/2 cup Goji berries 1 cup dried apricots 1 cup dried apples 1/2 dried black mission figs 1 cup shredded coconut 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. cloves 1/4 tsp. fresh nutmeg 1 tsp. orange zest pinch Himalayan Crystal salt Coarsely grind almonds and sunflower seeds in food processor with the S blade and set aside. Blend all other ingredients until fruit is chunky. Add nut mixture and pulse to mix well. Press into 2" diameter drops onto teflex sheets and dehydrate 6-8 hours, transfer to the mesh and dry until desired moistness. Orcas Island Goji Berry Wild Rice Salad Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each) Preparation Time: 10 to 15 minutes 2 cups cooked wild rice 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans or 1 1/2 cups cooked dry-packaged kidney beans, rinsed, drained 1 can (15 ounces) black beans or pinto beans or 1 1/2 cups cooked dry-packaged black beans or pinto beans, rinsed, drained 1 half cup Goji Berries 1 cup peas Vinaigrette (recipe follows) Salt and pepper, to taste 6 cups spinach leaves 12 to 16 ounces broiled or grilled boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced or cubed (optional) 2 beets or one can (15 ounces) beets, drained and diced 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecan or walnut halves (optional) Preparation: 1. Combine rice, beans, Goji Berries, and peas; pour 2/3 cup vinaigrette over and toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 2. Spoon salad onto spinach-lined plates, arrange chicken on salad; spoon beats to the side. Drizzle remaining 1/3-cup vinaigrette over beets and chicken. 3. Sprinkle with nuts, if desired. Vinaigrette: Makes about 1 cup 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots or red onion 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons orange or pineapple juice 1 tablespoon chopped parsley Preparation: 1. Whisk together all ingredients. Prepared ahead, refrigerate until serving time. Mix again before using.

Question: Expired dried goji berries? I had dried goji berries in my press from ages ago, the expiration date is july 08, are they well passed their date or does it matter for dried fruit?

Answer: If they look OK eat them!

Question: Preparing dried goji/wolfberries? I have a packet of dried goji / asian wolf berries in the cupboard. They are a couple of months past the expiry date but the packet has NEVER been opened. Can I still use them? Should I wash or soak them? Can I mix them with raisins and other dried fruit to make deserts? Should I cut them up into smaller pieces and soak them to make fruit teas? I have never used goji before!

Answer: They will be fine from an unopened package. Here are a couple recipes: http://www.wildernessfamilynaturals.com/goji/use-goji.htm

Question: Why are goji berries supposed to be more healthy and nutritional when dried rather than fresh? Thomson & Morgan (plant company) say that they are most nutritional when dried!

Answer: i really don't know but so are tomatoes. except that tomatoes are more nutritious when "cooked". but i am looking for fresh ones to buy but never find them.... so if u know where to get them, pleeeeeeeease let me know! here's my email: miss_parsian@yahoo.com

Question: goji berries (wolfberry) okay to feed as treats? I'm always looking for healthy treats to give my 2 dogs. Has anyone tried dried Goji berries? Does anyone know if they're okay to give? I know raisins are popular, but I've been told they have a chemical that can kill dogs. I ask because my wolf mix will basically eat anything and I need to know what is okay to give her.

Answer: I wouldn't give your wolf mix that b/c it can cause diarrhea!

Question: Looking for a little info about these fruits? Starfruit Lychee Goji berry What do these fruits taste like? I know it may sound like a strange question but i'm from a remote part of the UK and only recently has our supermarket been stocking these fruits. I've tried dried goji berries and to me they taste vaguely of tea but what do they taste of when fresh? Because of their appearance I have it in my head that Lychee's taste like grapes but i'm just guessing. And I have absolutely no clue about starfruit. Sorry forgot one. Rambutan.

Answer: Starfruit has a grape like texture only more firm and the flavor is like a grape with a slight hint of lemon. I've never had Lychee or Rambutan fresh, only canned and I love them in a fruit salad. They are a bit rubbery and have a flavor like a cross between a pear and a grape. I grow goji berries, they are very good for you, a great source of minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, and even give you a noticeable boost in energy after you eat a handful. Many consider them to be one of the worlds most perfect foods. As far as flavor goes, to me the fresh ones are similar to a very sweet tomato.

Question: is it legal to sell stuff from other countries back to your own? I am going to china on a business trip with business visa. Is it legal to go there and post things I find like dried goji berries online, and ship them back to make money? (to american, by putting on websites like ebay.) how it will work i post on ebay when i find product, when someone buys, i go buy that and ship it.

Answer: Before you decide what to buy and sell you should look ito what you can ship to the US and what the import duties on it are. For instance there is no import duty o gemstones or jewelry parts (possibly jewelry also). I have no idea if you can easily ship berries without some special agricultural clearances etc.

Question: What are some good healthy breakfast ideas? Right now I am having oatmeal with some almonds, dried blueberries, goji berries, and dried banana chips thrown in. What do you like to have for breakfast?

Answer: I like oatmeal, blueberries, and honey, quinoa and jam, or vegan pancakes with 100% maple syrup. There's also a great recipe for vegan muffins in 'The Candle Cafe Cookbook' (the recipe for vegan pancakes is in there, too).