Gluten Free Snacks: Crunchies 100% Organic Strawberries - Product Review #113

Gluten Free Snacks: Crunchies 100% Organic Strawberries

PRODUCT NAME:                        100% Organic Strawberries

BRAND:                                       Crunchies

COST:                                         $4.89

SIZE:                                           1oz        

COST PER OZ:                            $4.89/oz                  

CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE:          YES

CERTIFICATION AGENCY:           GFCO

ORGANIC:                                   YES

CERTIFICATION AGENCY:           USDA

VEGAN:                                       YES

GLUTEN FREE FACILITY:             UNKNOWN

LOCATION OF FACILITY:             California

SHELF LIFE:                                18 Months                         

*These statements are based on the information printed on the product packaging.  We cannot verify the accuracy of this information.  For verification of the statements above, please contact the manufacturer.   

         

REVIEW:

If you’re looking for a quick way to get your fruit fix for the day, look no further than these Crunchies 100% Organic Strawberries.  They are freeze dried strawberries that taste just like the real thing, only crunchy.  Each of these packages contains 5 servings of fruit, which is what the USDA recommends you eat daily.

Crunchies 100% Organic Strawberries are made with real strawberries so you get real strawberry flavor.  Seeing these, I had high expectations for these strawberries.  I’ve had freeze dried fruit before and I am a fan.  The strawberries are cut into pieces before they are freeze dried so what you end up with are light and crispy pieces of fruit that taste just like the real thing.  There are no added sugars so the flavor is all going to depend on the flavor of the fresh strawberries that are being used.  Some will be sweet and some will be sour.  In the beginning, I was eating the pieces 1 at a time, but then I tried eating a handful at a time and it tasted even better.  You get more strawberry flavor and the blend of sweet and sour pieces blend together for a great strawberry taste. 

Nutrition Facts

Under ingredients, all you will see is 100% Organic Strawberries, so these are good for you.  The serving size is the entire package.  With just 98 Calories, no fat, no cholesterol, 1mg of sodium, 12g of sugars and 2g of protein this is definitely “Nature’s Ultimate Snack Food.” 

Overall, we liked these Crunchies 100% Organic Strawberries.  I wish the fruit was a little sweeter, but that’s just going to depend on the fresh strawberries they use.  Another tip, if you’re going to split these up into several different sittings, make sure the bag is completely sealed.  We might have left a crack open and when we went to eat them again, they weren’t as crispy as the day we opened them.  My other complaint is that these are pretty expensive.  $4.89 for a 1 ounce package would mean that these are going to be only an occasional snack rather than an everyday snack.  For more information about the Crunchies line of snacks, visit their website at: www.crunchiesfood.com

Taste: With these Crunchies, you get real fruit flavor in a crunchy chip.  There are sweet pieces and sour pieces so it is best to eat these a handful at a time. 

Labeling:  The labeling on this package is just like on their other packages.  It is colorful to attract your attention and the clear window in the package lets you see exactly what you are getting. 

Packaging:  The fact that this package is resealable is a big plus however, you have to eat a good amount of it before you can use that resealable strip.  If you reseal it for storing, make sure you zip it up all the way or you will end up with soggy pieces. 

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RATING:

Texture:                 4             

Taste:                     4             

Value:                    1

OVERALL:              3

Reviewed 4/25/11 by Calvin C.   

Gluten Free Snacks: Snack Healthy Crispy Fruit - Product Review #85

Gluten Free Snack: Snack Healthy Crispy Fruit

PRODUCT NAME:                           Crispy Fruit

BRAND:                                          Snack Healthy

COST:                                            $1.04

SIZE:                                              0.35oz                  

COST PER OZ:                               $2.97/oz            

CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE:            NO

CERTIFICATION AGENCY:             N/A

ORGANIC:                                     NO

CERTIFICATION AGENCY:             N/A

VEGAN:                                         YES

GLUTEN FREE FACILITY:              UNKNOWN

LOCATION OF FACILITY:              China

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REVIEW:
When you’re trying to eat healthy, you should probably stay away from greasy chips and stick to fruit.  Snack Healthy has come up with a product that gives you the best of both worlds with their Crispy Fruit.  With only 34 calories, no preservatives and no sugar added, these 100% real fruit snacks are the perfect healthy snack. 
What makes this snack so different?  It’s the process they use to dry it.  You’ve probably had dried fruit before and many times it’s really tough and chewy and really doesn’t taste like the real thing anymore so sugar is added.  This is no ordinary dried fruit.  It is freeze dried which transforms the fresh fruit into a light crispy snack.  It is really like nothing any of us here at Gluten Free Reviewer has ever tasted.  The freeze drying process somehow preserves all of the flavor of the fruit so you end up with an extremely light and crispy fruit that tastes just like the real thing.  The only problem I see is that they’re so good, you can probably eat a few packs in a single sitting. 

Snack Healthy Crispy Fruit Nutrition Facts

There is a lot going for Snack Healthy Crispy Fruit.  It is 100% real fruit, peanut/tree nut free, gluten free, soy free, dairy free, non gmo and vegan.  These come in three varieties, Pineapple, Fuji Apple and Banana.  I tried the Pineapple and thought it was great and at just 34 calories per bag 12mg of potassium and 6 grams of sugar that is naturally in the fruit, these things are great for you.  The other varieties are also good for you.  The Fuji Apple has just 47 calories and the Banana has just 61 calories. 

Overall, I thought these were great.  You get the full flavor and healthiness of fruit in a crispy light chip.  The only tricky part is getting a hold of these things as you can’t buy them in stores.  Contact Snack Healthy directly for information on how to purchase at www.snackhealthy.com.

Taste: It’s the best of both worlds, you get the flavor and health benefits of fruit in chip form.  It tastes exactly like the fruit.

Labeling:  The labeling is very simple and easy to read and the graphics are very clean looking. 

Packaging:  Single serving package in a sealed package. 

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RATING:

Texture:                 5             

Taste:                     5             

Value:                    3

OVERALL:              4.3

Reviewed 030811 by Calvin C.