Frequently Asked Questions

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Sea moss, scientifically known as Chondrus crispus, is a type of algae or seaweed. It grows in waters along the rocky Atlantic coasts, primarily between North America and Europe.

It's an edible sea plant similar to other seaweeds, algae, and other familiar leafy sea vegetables like kelp or dulse. Sea moss grows in several colors, such as shades of green, yellow, purple, red, brown, and black. The most common varieties that grow in the warmer waters are generally red and often called Irish moss.

Sea Moss contains various vitamins and minerals. It is naturally low in calories, fat, and sugar and contain a small amount of plant protein. Among the important nutrients in Sea Moss are: Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Copper.

A 4-tablespoon (20-gram) serving of raw Irish sea moss provides the following:

Calories: 10

Protein: 0.5 grams

Total fat: 0 grams

Total carbs: 3 grams

Fiber: 0.5 grams

Total sugar: 0 grams

Calcium: 1% of the Daily Value (DV)

Iron: 10% of the DV

Magnesium: 7% of the DV

Phosphorus: 2% of the DV

Zinc: 4% of the DV

Copper: 3% of the DV

Like other sea vegetables, sea moss is also a naturally good source of iodine, a micronutrient necessary for thyroid health.

Additionally, red seaweeds like sea moss are full of antioxidants, which are compounds that help protect your cells from disease-causing oxidative damage.

There are many ways to nourish & care for your body with sea moss gel. Boost your daily nutrition by adding it into what you already eat or drink! We actually take a spoonful straight from the jar! Many of our customers blend into to smoothies or shakes. Others let it melt into soups, teas, stews, and coffee. The more experienced sea moss users like to incorporate into sauces, dressings, & other food dishes. You can apply our face and body mask topically to give your skin or hair immediate and refreshing nourishment. 

Our Sea moss gel is made from wildcrafted seaweeds, and like any food or vegetable, it has a limited shelf life and spoils with time. So, for ultimate freshness, we recommend our customers keep our organic sea moss gel for up to 4 weeks in the refrigerator. Sea moss gel may spoil even faster when infused with fresh or frozen fruits. To prevent it from going bad, keep it in an airtight container, store it in the fridge, and consume it rapidly. Fruit-infused Sea moss gel will last 2 to 3 weeks max and can last for 3 months in your fridge if the jar remains sealed.