As of 2010, goji berries are not commercially grown in the United States, but are imported from the Himalayan Mountains and other parts of Asia. Look for goji berries as dried fruit --- they resemble raisins. With the biological name Lycium barbarum, goji berries are also known as wolf berries and western snowberries.
Calories
One ounce of dried goji berries, or about 1/4 cup, contains about 112 calories, according to the NutsOnline website.
How to Eat
Eat dried goji berries as you would raisins: by the handful, or with other foods such as cereal, trail mix, smoothies or yogurt. Try reconstituting them in warm water if you want a softer, juicier consistency.
Growing Goji
Many goji berries are raised without chemical fertilizers or pesticides, and are considered to be organically grown, the Earth Notions website explains. The heat and light from sun-drying may diminish the concentrations of some vitamins, so shade-dried berries may be more nutritious. The species of the berry as well as the soil it was grown in also affect the nutritional value.
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