I've always loved zucchini, so I thought if we did lose power or needed food to fall back on this would be a logical choice. I tried it in meatballs this last time for a Slovakian meal, and it was delicious!I like using things like this also for muffins or loaves of bread.

there seems to be a little bit of color variation in there, so I’m not sure what all kinds of squash there may be in there. It does say zucchini, but there are different colors. Either way it taste really good when you put them in soups. I even threw a little in some sour cream and made a dip with it. Good stuff.

The taste was okay, but I forgot about the hard, dried seeds that come naturally in squash. Bad move. It ruined the whole dish for me since I'm a texture snob. The seeds, after baking in the typical water and milk based sauces, were hard and dry and not even chewy. The shells split in my teeth. If you're totally keto I would imagine this might be okay for you.

Pointing out a few things brought up in reviews:1. This is DEHYDRATED zucchini, NOT freeze-dried. Very different methods, different results, different pricing. While Mother Earth does carry some freeze dried, they do not have freeze dried zucchini. Another way to tell? With freeze dried foods, they can be eaten as is (crunchy snack) or rehydrated. Where as with dehydrated foods, most all (except fruits, usually) will need to be rehydrated in order to consume them (too tough to eat). This will require soaking and/or cooking for a period of time. Can't just toss it in the dish you are making and expect it to cook up quickly. So for this, it says to simmer 1 part zucchini to 2 parts water for 10-30 minutes. This very well may take longer. I let it cook for no less than 30 minutes before adding it to what I ultimately want to have it be part of. Another way to get it started is to let soak, then follow up with a shorter simmer.2. 1/2 cup dried zucchini = 1 cup cooked zucchini. I made up 1/4 cup and it made a very good sized portion. See my pics.3. End result is NOT EVER going to be same as fresh. Stop that. Then stop blaming the company/brand. YOu will always be disappointed. Best thing to get if you cant get fresh or frozen is to find a company who makes freeze dried. Even then, you are expecting a lot from zucchini. This is similar to others, and there aren't many out there to choose from.4. Shelf life can be very very long, if not indefinite if stored under proper conditions. Freeze dried for sure, but dehydrated can last a very long time. Be sure to keep it in well sealed container, out of light and dampness. Maybe keep in freezer or further repackaged into mylar or vac sealed jar.5. Taste is neutral. Kind of like how zucchini can be. I could tell it was zucchini though! I found that with proper rehydration it worked well in adding bulk to tacos, and can always be added to soup. I see it as a nutritional item rather than a way to have a plate of zucchini. Nice way to bulk up meals, add vitamins and minerals, yet not have to rely on fresh (for various reasons). I noticed that the skins were more like late summer yellow squash/zucchini. Kinda reminded me of regular squash- like butternut skins. Not tough but had more "presence" I shall say. DID not taste or feel like "tree bark" in any way.6. If planning on using it in zucchini bread, muffins, cookies, or sauces, I would recommend running it through the blender after it has been rehydrated. Make it more of a puree. This will impart flavor and decrease any tougher bits.7. Says processed and packaged in USA, but WHERE do they get their vegetables from?? That I havent seen, here or on their web page8. If you dont like this packaging, they also offer mylar bag style.OVERALL: I think it is fine, and it as expected. I love seeing it in my pantry knowing that I have a variety of dehydrated foods to use when I cant get fresh, or food is scarce, or food doesnt look good, or I cant afford it that day. Buy a little here and there and stock up those cupboards. Would like to know where the zucchini comes from?PS. I miss when we could comment and ask questions of other reviewers. One person just said "poisonous". Like, what do they even mean by that? I had this a few times and doing well so far :)

Hydrated the product for half an hour and it still tasted like wood chips