Stoneridge Orchards Whole Dried Strawberries, 14-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 2) Review

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(More customer reviews)These dried strawberries are quite good, although they're not cheap.I disagree with the other reviewer who thinks these strawberries are too sweet.They are indeed slightly sweetened, but no more than many of the dried fruits available at Trader Joes which also have a light sugar coating.

I've tried two other dried strawberry products available online:the Nuts Online dried strawberries and the Barry Farm dried strawberries.They both taste like strawberry candy to me, rather than like dried strawberries (although the texture of the strawberries comes through a bit in the Nuts Online product).In contrast, the Stoneridge Orchards dried strawberries taste like dried strawberries, rather than like candy. In my opinion, these are not oversweetened, unlike the Nuts Online and Barry Farms brands.(I also just noticed another brand available - from Angolina's Gormet, I think.They are even more expensive than Stoneridge Orchards.I wonder what they taste like.)

In summary - if you have a craving for dried strawberries, I suggest the Stoneridge Orchards brand, but NOT the Barry Farms brand or the Nuts Online brand.

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At Stoneridge Orchards all of our fruit and berries are freshly hand picked from the finest orchards and farms in the world. We then carefully infuse and dry all of our fruit and berries in the beautiful Pacific Northwest at our state of the art facility. We are always committed to bringing you the best tasting all natural gourmet fruit and berries that nature has to offer. It is in that spirit that all of our fruits are dried without any sulfites, preservatives, hydrogenated oils, artificial colors or flavors.

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Stoneridge Orchards Whole Dried Blueberries, 14-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 2) Review

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(More customer reviews)My own fault for not reading the ingredients - but the marketing info on this product is extremely misleading.
Basically, it's a $10 bag of blueberry candy. High Fructose Corn Syrup is the second ingredient - oil and flavoring also added. I don't have anything against candy but this stuff left my teeth tingling for hours after I ate it - I actually had to brush my teeth twice. This product should not be in the natural and organic category - don't waste your money.

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At Stoneridge Orchards all of our fruit and berries are freshly hand picked from the finest orchards and farms in the world. We then carefully infuse and dry all of our fruit and berries in the beautiful Pacific Northwest at our state of the art facility.

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Stoneridge Orchards Whole Dried Tart Montmorency Cherries, 20-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 2) Review

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(More customer reviews)Try them added to salads or in a baked chicken dish with a little soy sauce and toasted sesame oil. Dried fruit is very different from fresh so don't expect it to taste the same, these are kind of like a natural gummi. Healthy snack. Thanks!

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All natural. Great source of dietary fiber. Antioxidants. Montmorency Cherries contain the highest tested antioxidant value of any fruit. These cherries help strengthen the immune system, fight inflammation and are packed with an abundance of flavor. Enjoy the fresh sweet taste of Stoneridge Orchards dried fruit and berries year round. Eat by the handful as a healthy snack, or add to your breakfast cereal, salad, dessert, or as a terrific addition in baking your favorite recipe. At Stoneridge Orchards all of our fruit and berries are freshly hand picked from the finest orchards and farms in the world. We then carefully infuse and dry all of our fruit and berries at our state of the art facility. Traverse City, Michigan is known as the Cherry Capital of the world. Montmorency Cherries were first brought to the United States by early French settlers from Normandy and were planted along the Saint Lawrence River and down into the Great Lakes area where they blossomed in perfect weather. Apart from their interesting origins, these cherries are abundant in healthy antioxidants and flavor. Antioxidant strength is measured in ORAC units. Antioxidants benefit cardiovascular system, the immune system, protecting against cancers and help slow the aging process. So, the fountain of youth isn't a fountain at all, its a cherry tree. Montmorency cherries contain the highest ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity) content of any tested fruit or vegetable. 100 grams of Montmorency cherries contain approximately 6800 ORAC units whereas nutritionist suggest that people eat 3000-5000 ORAC per day to have an impact on their health. Enjoy the fresh sweet taste of Stoneridge Orchards dried fruit and berries year round. Eat by the handful as a healthy snack, or add to your breakfast cereal, salad, dessert, or as a terrific addition in baking your favorite recipe.

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Mariani Wild Blueberries, 4-Ounces Units (Pack of 12) Review

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(More customer reviews)Because of the unhealthy ingredients in this product I would have rated this a ZERO, but that wasn't an option.

I bought this product thinking it would be of the same caliber as Mariani cherries, which contains "dried cherries and sugar."I'm not a fan of white sugar, nor do I buy or use it in my home, but at least it's the only other ingredient.

After I received my delivery I read the ingredients for this product- "Mariani Wild Blueberries, 3-Ounce Units (Pack of 12)", which I neglected to do so before my purchase, but I have done with almost every food item have purchased over the past 25+ years, and I found the following quite disturbing!

In addition to the blueberries there are the following ingredients:1)"Sugar" (who knows what kind. I can only assume it's refinded white sugar, but it's not as bad as the following 3), 2) "High Fructose Corn Syrup" (Nasty stuff this is!), 3) "Corn Syrup" (More nasty stuff and also useless), and 4) "Sucrose" (also known as "Splenda" with the Blueberries, and linked to health problems more than the previous 3 ingredients).ALL 4 of these are unhealthy and should be baned from all foods!I was looking for something natural and healthy. There's 'nothing' natural and healthy about white "Sugar", "High Fructose Corn Syrup", "Corn Syrup", and especially "Sucrose" (better know as "Splenda")

There is quite a bit of information available that proves these 4 ingredients are unhealthy.Search each one, or search "artificial sweeteners", and you will be surprised at the negative effects these have on the health and well being of both humans and animals, despite what the manufacturers claim.

Had I read the Amazon product description of the ingredients I would NEVER have bought this product!

I will NEVER by this product again, nor will I ever buy "Mariani Berries 'N Cherries, 6-Ounce Units (Pack of 12) again!They contain the same 4 NASTY ingredients as the "Wild Blueberries" product does!And they taste awful!NOTHING like real unadulterated dried fruit.

Mariani:You should have left nature alone, not tampered with the taste of fresh fruit, and only added some sunflower oil or Vitamin E.

P.S.I wonder if "High Fructose Corn Syrup", "Corn Syrup", and "Sucrose" are Kosher?

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Rich in antioxidants! Bursting with natural flavor, just like mother nature intended! We call it the wild thing! They may be little, but they're mighty! Wild blueberries are packed with more intense, bursting flavor than their cultivated blueberry cousin. And did you know that eating blueberries just might be the secret to living a long and healthy life? As it turn out, wild blueberries are among nature's most powerful antioxidants - the stuff that keeps you healthy! Just one serving of wild blueberries provides as many antioxidants as five servings of carrots, apples, broccoli, squash, and 40 other fruits and vegetables, according to the USDA. Wow! That's one mighty berry. So, simply put, Mariani Wild Blueberries are a proven way to bring premium quality, nutrition, and taste to your savoring taste buds.

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