How are they prepared? Are they dehydrated, or freeze-dried, or what?
1856151
Dehydrated and very hard. My dog loves them but i have a small breed dog so i break them up.
1856152
it doesn't say. "premium chicken fillets, make with 97% fat free, premium checken fillets no refrig required, just store in cool, dry place"make in usa no preservatives or artificial colors huh, sorry no answer to that but mfg # is 1-800-796-5341 www.oliverspetcare.com manufactured in seattle, wa but, my dogs looooooved them!!!!!!!!! they look like jerkymy dogs also love those paul neuman chicken n rice sticks u can buy in grocery store. also: evanger's nothing butnatural grain free jerky treats, oven baked absolutely loved. i save the packages of the ones they love. nothing istoo good for my 2 little sweathearts! it doesn't say. "premium chicken fillets, make with 97% fat free, premium checken fillets no refrig required, just store in cool, dry place"make in usa no preservatives or artificial colors huh, sorry no answer to that but mfg # is 1-800-796-5341 www.oliverspetcare.com manufactured in seattle, wa but, my dogs looooooved them!!!!!!!!! they look like jerkymy dogs also love those paul neuman chicken n rice sticks u can buy in grocery store. also: evanger's nothing butnatural grain free jerky treats, oven baked absolutely loved. i save the packages of the ones... » Read More it doesn't say. "premium chicken fillets, make with 97% fat free, premium checken fillets no refrig required, just store in cool, dry place"make in usa no preservatives or artificial colors huh, sorry no answer to that but mfg # is 1-800-796-5341 www.oliverspetcare.com manufactured in seattle, wa but, my dogs looooooved them!!!!!!!!! they look like jerkymy dogs also love those paul neuman chicken n rice sticks u can buy in grocery store. also: evanger's nothing butnatural grain free jerky treats, oven baked absolutely loved. i save the packages of the ones they love. nothing istoo good for my 2 little sweathearts! « Show Less
1856153
they are dried - like jerky. They are great treats - I have one dog on a very restrictive diet (no grains, low fat...) due to health issues - these are one of the only treats he can have. Both my dogs love them.
1856154
I would say they're dehydrated. They don't need refrigeration and they're very crunchy. Based on all that's out there now I would say this is a great deal plus it's made and processed in the United States. My dog loved these and she was a German Shepherd who turned her nose up at just about everything. (I say "was" because I lost my Ashlee five days ago at age 15). She ate these even if I offered her others that were twice the price.
1856155
I don't know. There is no information on the package about this. However, going by the texture, I would guess that they are naturally dehydrated actual strips of chicken. No preservatives. No bad odour. My dog LOVES them and they have never made him ill, or upset his stomach. Product 100% produced and packaged in USA.
1507590
They are dried and they are very good. I use them in risotto a lot. Reconstitute very easily in hot water.
1265673
I'm suspicious so I dry mine first with a dish towel, then finish with them on a rimmed cookie sheet in the oven at 350-400 degrees for 10 minutes. Never a problem.
2168160
I have re-hydrated them in a bag when they got dry. I found done herbs from 11/2 years ago I forgot about. The herbs were in fine shape and the packets were also good. These were sealed in a quart jar.
504314
I ate them right out of the bag. They are dried. This was the cheapest I had found them and I am still kicking!
1967819
I don't know. They are a dry product mine have expired yesterday they are in the cabinet and I will be using them soon. When you use them you make them soft in warm water. I don't know how long they will last and I don't know if you would want to freeze them or if it would make a difference. Here is their site but, it doesn't give that info either. http://www.staranisefoods.com/
194595
when you buy them in the store....they are not cold. Just on a shelf. I don't know why you would receive them frozen. Hmmm
2055147
They are only airtight in the foil pak they come in. But they are indivisually wrapped tightly in a non-airtight plastic wrapper. You would have to put each in an airtight bag/container to prevent them from becoming soggy.
1528674
They are raw and not prepared at all, so it depends on what you put in them. I prepare about a pound at a time by rinsing in cold water, then toss with a tablespoon of olive oil, a bit of sugar and salt, and roast on a cookie sheet. My wife can't eat gluten or corn, and does fine with them.
130549
Raw. I think they would be too mushy to use after they are cooked. It worked pretty well though. Better than the little tool that you have to pull them through a bean at a time!
1456969
I opened mine right away, so I'm not sure, but after I opened them, they were starting to dry out, so I put the opened bag into a jar. That was a couple months ago, and they are still fine. If they start to mold, let them dry out a little to store them longer, put them in some sugar, where they will dry and flavor the sugar, or freeze them.
954207
Hi. It is dried and we store it in iar tight container in freezer. Works great!
1541441
I would call manufacturer. They are dried in a sealed package! Enjoy! Tasty let them moisturize in mouth before chewing and swollowing!
2146165
Everyone has their own taste but I happen to like eating dried mushrooms. As far as salads...ummm?? you have to remember that these are crisp. They are best, re-hydrated in water and then put in casseroles, pizza, chicken-a-la-king, spaghetti, creme sauces, etc. hope this helps you decide. I like them a lot. They sure are nice to grab a handful and throw them in. Plus they last for years and years. I've dried my own for years and tried these. I like these better than my own because they are freezed dried not just dehydrated (I dry all kinds of mushrooms). Dried or freezed dried is a GREAT way to have plenty on hand at all times. :) Everyone has their own taste but I happen to like eating dried mushrooms. As far as salads...ummm?? you have to remember that these are crisp. They are best, re-hydrated in water and then put in casseroles, pizza, chicken-a-la-king, spaghetti, creme sauces, etc. hope this helps you decide. I like them a lot. They sure are nice to grab a handful and throw them in. Plus they last for years and years. I've dried my own for years and tried these. I like these better than my own because they are freezed dried not just dehydrated (I dry all kinds of mushrooms). Dried or freezed dried is a GREAT... » Read More Everyone has their own taste but I happen to like eating dried mushrooms. As far as salads...ummm?? you have to remember that these are crisp. They are best, re-hydrated in water and then put in casseroles, pizza, chicken-a-la-king, spaghetti, creme sauces, etc. hope this helps you decide. I like them a lot. They sure are nice to grab a handful and throw them in. Plus they last for years and years. I've dried my own for years and tried these. I like these better than my own because they are freezed dried not just dehydrated (I dry all kinds of mushrooms). Dried or freezed dried is a GREAT way to have plenty on hand at all times. :) « Show Less
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I had planned on using them in muffins but still have them in my freezer so not sure how they will be. I was surprised they came like they did. Wonder is we moistened them if they would be better in recipes?
873884
They can be dried to be crisp...depends on how long you leave them on and at what temperature. We are still experimenting.
166957
I store these in an airtight container (because they have an odor) in the refrigerator. Just before using, I measure several tablespoons out, rinse them(because they are rather salty), dry briefly on a paper towel, then coarsely chop them before stir-frying.