SB Organics Premium Dried Albalone - All Natural, Gluten Free, Wild Caught Gourmet Dried Seafood for Cooking - Freshly Harvested from the Waters of Mexico - 8oz Bag

liked it for cooking and enjoying it plain as is sliced thin, like jerky!

Very inconsistent. I was very happy to receive my first order. Then I’d made a 2nd purchase and received the 3rd bag as a gift. The first order was just like the picture advertised, but the 2nd and 3rd looked like they were covered in sugar power or appeared to be moldy. They felt dried and almost crispy to touch. Too bad I couldn’t return them. Very disappointing! My second picture shows the difference in sizes after soaking a little. The one on the left hand side was the 2nd purchase, right side was from the first bag.

These guys are clean and nice, but very small, about the size of a quarter. I started by soaking them for 24 hours . . . then another, but the extra day didn't help, they were still pieces of rubber. I tried tenderizing the bejesus out of them with a Jaccard and a hammer, but no real help.So, the only way to really use these is to soak them overnight and then simmer them . . . and simmer them, and then do it some more. I ended up cooking for ten hours, chopped them and made white chowder, which was actually quite good.So, as a abalone chowder product, if you're willing to put in the work, you'll end up with a tasty bowl of soup, for about $20 a serving. Which in abalone terms, is not that bad. Otherwise, I really can't think of a use for them. Maybe simmered longer they would soften up enough to use in a stir fry or something, although I'm not sure the flavor works with vegetables. Fun to try, I probably won't again.

Bought this product back in December 2020 was satisfied with product. Also, bough directly with SB Organics on their site believing it was the same as the December product but it was bad - abalone size is tiny and moldy. I returned to purchase through Amazon hoping for a good product since Amazon has good reviews and reputation. Received bad product again - moldy and can't return. Save your money and go elsewhere

Tiny abalone. It look and smell salted. I soaked it for about 20 hours and that was enough time for the abalone to absorb water and expand a little. The center has a chewy texture and leaves a sweet after taste. These small ones are good for Soup.

great quality. Arrived well sealed and easy to follow instructions. The taste was better than I expected (for dried). Compared to the ones I have purchased before, this is the best I’ve had. Will buy again! Wish it came in more sizes.

This dried abalone is very chewy and contains its natural flavor. It is great to add in soups and tastes delicious afterwards! Very convenient to use and adds a lot of nutritional value and flavor to your meals. Definitely recommend!

I thought I clicked “ buy it again “ to purchase Dry CONCH. However it turnout to be a Good accidental buy. It is flavorful tasty and chewy & I will definitely “ Buy It Again “.