Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Are they also called wolfberries? I think I tried them today! They are orzo- shaped and a little dry. You can just let them sit in your mouth and soften up and then chew them. They have a slightly sweet, berry-like flavor. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Yes that's it. Did you like them? Did it give any nutrition info on the package........such as calories or carbs? Jeanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Goji Berrries aka Wolfberries Serving size is 28g or 1 oz is equal to: Calories 112 Fat Cal 14 Total Fat 1.4 g 5% Saturated Fat 0 0% Cholesterol ) 0% Sodium 84 mg 3% Total Carbohydrates 28g 9% Dietary Fiber 4 g 16% Sugars 4 g 10% Protein 4 g 8% They are available also at the Wedge if small quanties if you want to try them. I have some and they are not really soemthing you want to eat like jelly beans. Rather dry and sort of tart. Anyone know the calories, carbs etc. for goji berries? Anyone ever try them? I see WFN carries them. Jeanne --- http://USFamily.Net/dialup.html - $8.25/mo! -- http://www.usfamily.net/dsl.html - $19.99/mo! --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Could you maybe just soak them to soften? How else would one eat them? I've thought of getting some too. > > Goji Berrries aka Wolfberries > Serving size is 28g or 1 oz is equal to: > Calories 112 Fat Cal 14 > Total Fat 1.4 g 5% > Saturated Fat 0 0% > Cholesterol ) 0% > Sodium 84 mg 3% > Total Carbohydrates 28g 9% > Dietary Fiber 4 g 16% > Sugars 4 g 10% > Protein 4 g 8% > > They are available also at the Wedge if small quanties if you want to try > them. I have some and they are not really soemthing you want to eat like > jelly beans. Rather dry and sort of tart. > > > > Anyone know the calories, carbs etc. for goji berries? Anyone ever try > them? I see WFN carries them. > Jeanne > > > > > > --- http://USFamily.Net/dialup.html - $8.25/mo! -- http://www.usfamily.net/dsl.html - $19.99/mo! --- > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 I've heard that touching fresh goji berries " kills " the berries, so to speak (it doesn't actually " kill " them, but it does something to them that makes them not edible), so they have to be harvested onto mats and then left to dry before they can be touched. Goji berries carry the most antioxidants of any fruits - over 360 (in whatever way antioxidants are counted). To compare, blueberries have a rating of 60 (which is considered high). I received this information from a video I watched of a man named Wolf, who's really into raw nutrition. Costco is now carrying goji berries (non-organic). And I believe that Trader Joe's carries them as well. The brand that Costco carries is Pacific Tropical (www.pacifictropicalco.com), and in my area (Baltimore MD) a 20 oz bag costs $9. Peace and blessings, Fran Re: Goji Berries Posted by: " shaochi " sprudil@... sprudil2001 Thu Mar 15, 2007 12:19 pm (PST) Dried ones are readily available in Chinese grocery stores in the dried herbs/soup section. Often translated as Dried wolfberry, Chinese medeberry (Lycium barbarum). I have used them in making traditional Chinese soups and keep them around. Didn't realise they were also known as goji berries. > Re: Re: Goji Berries > > > > >I used dried goji berries. > >joe > > I don't think fresh ones are readily available. I have never seen them, > although perhaps in areas with Chinese/Asian grocery stores they > might come > in. I think they are traditionally dried before using, though. > > --V > > > > ~~~ There is no way to peace; peace is the way ~~~~ > --A.J. Muste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 Goji berries, grown in the highest altitudes, are a valuable antioxidant powerhouse. They gove me energy and stamina. I've given them to the director of the dance academy, and he asked for more, touting it's feel-good, energizing qualities. They are great to eat - sort of like exotic, berry-flavored raisins. Just watch out for the ones that aren't grownin the highest altitudes - their beneficial properties are diminished when grown in lower elevations. Have a healthy and happy leap year! Barbara From: J Leon <sunnyj344@...> Subject: goji berries Date: Sunday, September 21, 2008, 10:37 AM Hello all;  I know that this is totally off the subject of sprouts, but as health is such an important issue with everyone on this site, I was wondering if any of you are familiar with goji berries or GoChi juice? I've been hearing claims about its extraordinary health benefits but is it really any better than cranberry, blueberry, cherry, etc. juice? Thanks so much for any insight you have!  Sunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 Goji berries, grown in the highest altitudes, are a valuable antioxidant powerhouse. They gove me energy and stamina. I've given them to the director of the dance academy, and he asked for more, touting it's feel-good, energizing qualities. They are great to eat - sort of like exotic, berry-flavored raisins. Just watch out for the ones that aren't grownin the highest altitudes - their beneficial properties are diminished when grown in lower elevations. Have a healthy and happy leap year! Barbara From: J Leon <sunnyj344@...> Subject: goji berries Date: Sunday, September 21, 2008, 10:37 AM Hello all;  I know that this is totally off the subject of sprouts, but as health is such an important issue with everyone on this site, I was wondering if any of you are familiar with goji berries or GoChi juice? I've been hearing claims about its extraordinary health benefits but is it really any better than cranberry, blueberry, cherry, etc. juice? Thanks so much for any insight you have!  Sunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 Sunny, as was mentioned, be clear about your source of goji berries. They are not all created equal. Also, if you're serious about getting the benefits of goji berries, juice is not the way (unless you're able to juice your own - - not likely). Any goji berry juice you will get your hands on is going to be pasteurized, which means it's been heated to a point at which a tremendous amount of the nutrients will have been destroyed. Secondly, most of the so-called " goji juice " is really mostly made up of a bunch of what I call junk juice (tasty, but no true nutritive value; apple and grape juices are examples), water, and then somewhere down the list you'll find goji. In my humble opinion, you're better off getting the berries and incorporating them into your diet. I enjoy goji berries every day, putting them in smoothies, making a sort of trail mix out of them (add nuts, banana chips, etc.), etc. I also like to plump them back up by soaking them in warm water, which gives them a juicier, softer texture. There are many good sources of goji berries, but after having tried a large number of them, I get organic goji berries from a company called Good Cause Wellness. They are my favorite source, and, as the name suggests, they donate part of their profits to good causes. Their one pound bag costs $16.49 right now. If you're interested: goodcausewellness.com Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 Goji berries are very good but they are also very pricey.When looking to purchase look for the genus Lycium.The first type is chinense also refered to as the wolfberry these have lots of seeds and are of a lower type.The Lycium barbarum is the most studied as far as chinese history is concerned.These are what you want and if they are from the Ningxia region thats good.Dont pay extra for organic on the label because chinese agriculture dosent have an organic standard.These berries are mass produced and the bioactive polysaccharides seem to be the most coveted component of the berrie.If you want to study it further I would recommend Dr. Earl Mindells book Goji The Himalayan Health Secret.I blend my goji berries with blue berries and strawberries and grapes for a sweet treat with a nutritional bang.nutsonline.com has good berries at a good price and I buy them buy the 20lbs. case.Jeff. ________________________________ > > From: sunnyj344@... > Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2008 10:37:53 -0700 > Subject: goji berries > > > Hello all; > > I know that this is totally off the subject of sprouts, but as health is such an important issue with everyone on this site, I was wondering if any of you are familiar with goji berries or GoChi juice? I've been hearing claims about its extraordinary health benefits but is it really any better than cranberry, blueberry, cherry, etc. juice? > > Thanks so much for any insight you have! > > Sunny > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 Jeff, what about the berries that are being grown in Colorado? ew > goji berries > > > > > > Hello all; > > > > I know that this is totally off the subject of sprouts, but as > > health is such an important issue with everyone on this site, I > > was wondering if any of you are familiar with goji berries or > > GoChi juice? I've been hearing claims about its extraordinary > > health benefits but is it really any better than cranberry, > > blueberry, cherry, etc. juice? > > > > Thanks so much for any insight you have! > > > > Sunny > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 Thats a good question i dont know what berries your speaking of. ---------------------------------------- > > From: 99tomatoes@... > Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:43:27 -0800 > Subject: RE: goji berries > > Jeff, what about the berries that are being grown in Colorado? > ew > >> goji berries >>> >>> >>> Hello all; >>> >>> I know that this is totally off the subject of sprouts, but as >>> health is such an important issue with everyone on this site, I >>> was wondering if any of you are familiar with goji berries or >>> GoChi juice? I've been hearing claims about its extraordinary >>> health benefits but is it really any better than cranberry, >>> blueberry, cherry, etc. juice? >>> >>> Thanks so much for any insight you have! >>> >>> Sunny >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 Maybe I was thinking of Utah, but I thought that I had seen an ad for berries from Colorado www.timpanogosnursery.com/ ew > goji berries > >>> > >>> > >>> Hello all; > >>> > >>> I know that this is totally off the subject of sprouts, but as > >>> health is such an important issue with everyone on this site, I > >>> was wondering if any of you are familiar with goji berries or > >>> GoChi juice? I've been hearing claims about its extraordinary > >>> health benefits but is it really any better than cranberry, > >>> blueberry, cherry, etc. juice? > >>> > >>> Thanks so much for any insight you have! > >>> > >>> Sunny > >>> > >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 I think it would be great to add them to chili! :^9 From: JEFF JOHNS <healthnut422@...> Subject: RE: goji berries Date: Sunday, September 21, 2008, 6:15 PM Goji berries are very good but they are also very pricey.When looking to purchase look for the genus Lycium.The first type is chinense also refered to as the wolfberry these have lots of seeds and are of a lower type.The Lycium barbarum is the most studied as far as chinese history is concerned.These are what you want and if they are from the Ningxia region thats good.Dont pay extra for organic on the label because chinese agriculture dosent have an organic standard.These berries are mass produced and the bioactive polysaccharides seem to be the most coveted component of the berrie.If you want to study it further I would recommend Dr. Earl Mindells book Goji The Himalayan Health Secret.I blend my goji berries with blue berries and strawberries and grapes for a sweet treat with a nutritional bang.nutsonline.com has good berries at a good price and I buy them buy the 20lbs. case.Jeff. ________________________________ > > From: sunnyj344@... > Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2008 10:37:53 -0700 > Subject: goji berries > > > Hello all; > > I know that this is totally off the subject of sprouts, but as health is such an important issue with everyone on this site, I was wondering if any of you are familiar with goji berries or GoChi juice? I've been hearing claims about its extraordinary health benefits but is it really any better than cranberry, blueberry, cherry, etc. juice? > > Thanks so much for any insight you have! > > Sunny > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 I've only posted a couple times, but I'm constantly amazed by the wealth of knowledge on this site! Thanks to all of you for the info on goji berries. I also rooted around on the internet some, found a website - www.forgojiberries.com. Part of their posting included growing sprouts from leftover berry seeds. They claim that you soften the seed up, create a pulp and extract the juice to drink (which makes sense) but then they plant the leftover pulp in soil and grow sprouts which they then clip and eat. So my next question is... has anyone done this? Especially hydroponicly or on a growing mat? Thanks so much! Sunny goji berries > > > Hello all; > > I know that this is totally off the subject of sprouts, but as health is such an important issue with everyone on this site, I was wondering if any of you are familiar with goji berries or GoChi juice? I've been hearing claims about its extraordinary health benefits but is it really any better than cranberry, blueberry, cherry, etc. juice? > > Thanks so much for any insight you have! > > Sunny > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Hi , I have never had goji berries; but when I see them, they appear to be expensive. I was just wondering if you get them at a good price online or just at a store? I don't know that much about them. Thanks, April :-) > > It works for a lot of fruits, including tomatoes and avocados...and > pears, apples...you get the picture. I always use it for bananas which > I let turn pretty much black before I peel, quarter, and freeze. My > understanding is that in the case of melons, it's only the texture and > not the sweetness that's improved so you want to use one that's > fragrant. They do get LOTS juicier with in the bag--just don't forget > about them because they can get too soft, start leaking, and then > develop mold. > Another of my tweaks to this recipe is to soak a tablespoon of goji > berries in two tablespoons of water the night before I make the > smoothie; I just add the whole mess when I prepare it (you can keep the > berries and their soak water in the fridge if you're not going to use > them right away). Adds a nice flavor and a really pretty hint of pink. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Nah, they're always expensive and I imagine they're all pretty much the same quality. Since I don't use more than a tablespoon at a time, I allow myself the indulgence. You should shop around for the best price, probably online. BTW, there was some hype a few years back about " real " goji berries as opposed to " wolfberries. " Don't be fooled: they're the same thing. This is (most amusingly) brought home in an " A fruitless search for the Tibetan goji berry " by Simon Parry; it used to be posted online but now seems only to be available as a download (you'll need Adobe Reader to view it). It has that ring of veracity those of us on a quest for the truth find so appealing. Goji Berries  Hi , I have never had goji berries; but when I see them, they appear to be expensive. I was just wondering if you get them at a good price online or just at a store? I don't know that much about them. Thanks, April :-) & gt; & gt; It works for a lot of fruits, including tomatoes and avocados...and & gt; pears, apples...you get the picture. I always use it for bananas which & gt; I let turn pretty much black before I peel, quarter, and freeze. My & gt; understanding is that in the case of melons, it's only the texture and & gt; not the sweetness that's improved so you want to use one that's & gt; fragrant. They do get LOTS juicier with in the bag--just don't forget & gt; about them because they can get too soft, start leaking, and then & gt; develop mold. & gt; Another of my tweaks to this recipe is to soak a tablespoon of goji & gt; berries in two tablespoons of water the night before I make the & gt; smoothie; I just add the whole mess when I prepare it (you can keep the & gt; berries and their soak water in the fridge if you're not going to use & gt; them right away). Adds a nice flavor and a really pretty hint of pink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2010 Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 Hi , Thanks for the info. I found the article and will be reading it. April :-) > > Nah, they're always expensive and I imagine they're all pretty much the > same quality. Since I don't use more than a tablespoon at a time, I > allow myself the indulgence. You should shop around for the best price, > probably online. > BTW, there was some hype a few years back about " real " goji berries as > opposed to " wolfberries. " Don't be fooled: they're the same thing. This > is (most amusingly) brought home in an " A fruitless search for the > Tibetan goji berry " by Simon Parry; it used to be posted online but now > seems only to be available as a download (you'll need Adobe Reader to > view it). It has that ring of veracity those of us on a quest for the > truth find so appealing. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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