Roland FoodsSun-Dried Tomato Strips, Specialty Imported Food, 2.5-Pound Bag

Good flavor at a great value.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:These are excellent and highly recommended!

This brand is very, very moist compared to other plastic-bagged dried tomatoes I have purchased, but, like the other brands, I am storing it in the refrigerator, and, so far, no signs of mold or off-smells or taste. Could be frozen if there are any additional concerns as to longevity.The moistness is otherwise a distinct advantage: no real need for pre-soaking, as they are already somewhat juicy and plump up further fast. Readily dissolve and thicken liquid. Nice flavor.

I've tried several, and I'm becoming a fan of Roland products. These strips seem to be made from the leftover pieces that are not fit to be sold intact. They are a good bit cheaper in this form, and I prefer to cut them into strips anyway, so I think it is worth sorting through a few blemishes. The texture is chewy but firm, not mushy like raisined tomatoes which come packed in oil, not completely dry and shelf stable either. The flavor is bright but deep, like the vibrant color. They add an instant punch of both to a wide variety of dishes. They're great straight from the bag, even as a snack, and they are even better rehydrated in marinades or fresh tomato juice. I consider this product to be a staple in my kitchen.

Did you know you could turn this into something as tasty as Cole-slaw but 10x healthier? Instead of MAYO you use the traditional robust Olive Oil, but add some whole vinegar and a bunch of dried cranberries - stir it up and let it soak in. That little touch of sweetness in every bite is just right! The size of the tomato bits is also ideal. The bag arrives squeezed to a solid brick. Upon opening (not resealable) you note the pungent aroma and that the tomatoes are still moist - they're not entirely dry. These have no doubt been squeezed instead of heated or frozen which makes for a long shelf-life and zero drawback afa nutrition or chemicals. These are way closer to fresh tomatoes - so don't treat them like you want canned by adding water to them and boiling. Try some with this recipe first!

This used to be a good product but my last order was wet and filled with a nasty taste. Of course it's not returnable because it's food, but I'll have to get sun dried tomatoes somewhere else cuz this was nasty.

Wanted to warn people that this a product of Turkey. If you do a quick internet search you will see that banned pesticides continue to be used in Turkey. I try to only buy my produce from the US for this reason. They tasted good and were a great deal for the amount but I decided it was not worth the health risk to continue consuming.

The Roland sun-dried tomato strips sat on the shelf for about a year before I got around to trying them in my homemade vegetable soup and WOW!! They were more flavorful than the fresh or canned tomatoes I have been using. Next time however I will cut the strips into small pieces in order to spread the flavor around.