Organic Dried Apricots

RAISED from 2 stars to 5. The latest half-dozen bags of apricots I've bought from Terrasoul have been the best I've ever tasted. I didn't know Turkish apricots could be *this* good. They were picked fully ripe, are dark in color, and sweet beyond belief. Good work, Terrasoul!***Ordered a bag a couple of weeks ago. They were **fantastic** -- moist, very large, intensely sweet and complex flavors. Best Turkish apricots I've ever tasted. Next bag, received today: apricots are half the size, significantly drier, much less sweet, and not much flavor. Perhaps Terrasoul should have rejected this batch from their supplier. I'll still get other Terrasoul products that have been very consistent (Medjool dates, sesame seeds, flax seeds) but this is disappointing because the first bag of apricots were wonderful, and this bag just isn't. To salvage this bag, I placed the too-dry apricots in a little water, which improves them quite a bit.

Short Review :I love Terrasoul products. Highly recommend.Long Review :I'm a fan of Terrasoul products (and I've tried many). At first, this particular 907g/2 lb. bag of sun-dried apricots seemed flawed.I know not to compare organic, unsulphured, unsweetened, no-color-added dried apricots to commercial. Commercial apricots are bright orange because of added dyes, chemicals (namely sulfur dioxide), added sugar, oils, etc.Organic dried fruit (like organic fresh fruit) may not be as aesthetically pleasing as conventionally grown and processed fruit, but many of us prefer organic; sans chemicals and dyes (or pesticides or preservatives). When dried without added chemicals, the natural sugars in apricots caramelize, resulting in a darker brown color. That said, the Terrasoul sun-dried apricots aren't very pretty, as-is.This bag contained apricots with an unusual granular substance that left sand-like grit in my teeth.The ingredients : "Organic Pitted Dried Apricots -- May Contain Some Pits (Prunus Armeniaca) Packaged in a facility that handles tree nuts". The granular bits may be ground pits, but I suspect the sand-like texture is another Terrasoul product.Terrasoul processes various refined and milled grains, protein powders, seed-blends, psyllium, flax, pea-protein, charcoal-activated powder, desiccated coconut, chia seed powder, oats, and flours (to name just a few). I know this grit isn't sugar (it's not sweet and doesn't appear to have much flavor in and of itself -- it's just a granular substance). The only way to describe it is sand-like..?!I have never rinsed dried fruits, vegetables, or berries pre-consumption in the past (and I'm not sure if others do), but this experience with gritty sun-dried apricots has changed that. Rinsing dried fruits (seems to be) a necessity now.Here's what Amazon's Ai "Rufus" has to say :Dried fruits are generally safe to consume without rinsing, but there are a few considerations:- Dirt/debris - There is a small chance of dirt, insect parts or other debris making it into dried fruit packages. A quick rinse can help remove any visible contaminants.- Soaking - Soaking very hard, dry fruits such as apricots or figs in water for 30 minutes before eating can help rehydrate them and make them easier to chew.I contacted Terrasoul customer support (very helpful). They also provide real-time online chat, email contact-us, and have an actual "live" human at customer service.I still recommend all of the other Terrasoul products, including their sun-dried apricots (but I suggest rinsing and soaking before consuming).

I’ve ordered these apricots a few times now to add to my muesli recipe. There was a promotion at the time I purchased these in September 2024 and so I ordered a two pack in addition to the third bag I ordered separately since I use these regularly in my recipe. I was remaking my recipe and grabbed these bags out of the pantry. Both are unopened and yet one bag is completely bloated and the other is molded. Expiration is not until 2025 for both but they are completely spoiled within 2 months. Both bags are now being tossed and I’m outside the return window to get a refund. This was a waste of a purchase.I would maybe order again if I’m using immediately but the fact that these are not able to be stored unopened at room temperature in a dark pantry for 2 months before spoiling makes me hesitant to buy in surplus. Quality should be consistent and this makes their reported expiration date seem meaningless. Reading the other reviews about how other buyers have received their products makes me question their expiration dates and storage during shipping altogether. Buy with caution.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Great product. Just had some last night. Preserves well but still want to keep in fridge. Terasoul is a great brand and they'll introduce you to a world of great tasting dried fruit, the way it should taste vs the average empty tasting produce from your average local grocery store. I would try all their dried fruit - it's a goldmine in taste and nutrition.

Organic apricots - healthy in many ways. Having purchased these apricots several times I can say they are deserving of a high rating. Besides being organic which is a benefit in itself they are moist, soft and taste just like the sulfured ones you normally may purchase. The lack of being sulfured is the reason they appear dark in color which may be a slight turnoff for some consumers but the absence of sulfur is a plus. The other healthy aspect of apricots is the high iron content which is very beneficial for anyone needing a boost in daily iron intake while enjoying a positive and tasty treat.

Very fresh, love the taste, already on my second bag

I really like these. Dense with natural sugar so its good to watch the amount, but as a natural snack these are really great.

I don't love these. A few taste musty or moldy. And they are pure sweet. There's none of the sweet-tart complexity that fresh and mist dried apricots have. I will eat what I have remaining, but I will try a different brands next time.