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Different types of Sea Moss

What is Sea Moss

Sea Moss is a type of algae or seaweed. This sea plant is most notably known for its mineral rich properties. Considered the oceans superfood! Minerals like iodine, iron, and calcium are found in sea moss. The plant grows primarily between North America and Europe, the coast of the Atlantic, parts of the Caribbean, and the warmer parts of Asia, South America, and Africa. 

  What is Sea moss gel 




Sea moss gel is made for an easier daily consumption, it is your daily vitamin. Sea Moss and water are blended together to make sea moss gel. The consistency of the gel ranges between jello and applesauce depending on how much water is added. The gel is eaten by a spoonful once or twice a day: suggested daily use is 1 tbsp for children and 2 tbsp for adults. 




Types of sea moss

All sea moss have similar health benefits and properties. They each  offer unique features and benefits varying by color, smell, and texture. The plant produces different types and colors: Chondrus Crispus ( commonly known as Irish sea moss), Gracilaria (commonly known as Jamaican sea moss) and Eucheuma Cottonii (commonly known as guso).




Gold Sea Moss 

Gold sea moss is most commonly used in the gel form and known. Providing 92 minerals and offering all the health benefits we love. This sea moss has little to no smell or taste.




Gold Sea Moss with bladderwrack 

 Gold with bladderwrack is the second commonly used gel. Bladderwrack also known as Fucus vesiculosus is high in Iodine. Combine gold with Bladderwrack you get the complete 102 minerals that the body needs. With the bladderwrack this gel has an ocean smell and gritty texture. 




Purple Sea Moss 

Purple Sea Moss provides a unique antioxidant, anthocyanins. This antioxidant is common in purple and blue fruits/veggies. Purple sea moss is a rare find. Sun dried in a dark room to preserve its unique color and benefits. The gel is purple and has little to no smell and taste. 




Green Sea Moss 

Green sea moss is high in Chlorophyll  which provides skin support by reducing bacterial growth from wounds. Chlorophyll is an all natural body deodorizer and detoxifier. Green Sea Moss is also a rare find and must be dried in a dark room to preserve the benefits and color. The gel is green and has a slight ocean taste with a mild ocean smell. 




Full spectrum Sea Moss


Full Spectrum sea moss is a blend of Gold, Purple, Bladderwrack, and Green Sea Moss. This blend is perfect for those that want all the benefits from sea moss in one serving! This gel has an ocean smell and gritty texture.