Seamoss: The Benefits

Chondrus Crispus

Just when you thought there is nothing in the sea you could consume on a vegan or plant-based diet. Indeed, you can, it's called seamoss.

There are other varieties such as Purple Moss but for the sake of this article we will talk about Irish Moss also referred to as golden moss or Condrus Crispus.

Sea moss is a sea vegetable, it’s harvested for its carrageenan, an ingredient used as a food-thickening agent. Available raw, in supplement form — pills, powders, gels and gummies.

Benefits

Seamoss contains 92 of the 102 minerals that your body needs,

Some of the nutrients include (3,4):

• Vitamin B2

• Vitamin B12

• Calcium

• Chromium

• Magnesium

• Zinc

• Omega 3 fatty acids

Preparation and Uses

First you need to wash it and then soak it in preferably spring water for 12-24 hours. You’ll know your sea moss is ready to use when it has doubled in size and become white and gelatinous. Once it’s ready to blend in a blender until smooth or cooked over low heat until dissolved. Either way, once it sits, it will thicken more. (1,4)

Once you have your prepared sea moss, you can store it in the fridge for up to 3-4 weeks and use it in a number of recipes. Sea moss acts as a thickening agent in recipes, making it ideal for:

• Smoothies

• Soups

• Stews

• Baked Goods

• Milk Products such as Ice Cream (dairy and non-dairy)

Also as an added ingredient in

• facial

• hair

• body products

Seamoss products are available for purchase in the Shop under the Everything Seamoss collection. If you have any further questions, please to contact us at sales@healingkreationsllc.com.

Sources:

1. What Are the Benefits of Sea Moss? – Cleveland Clinic

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/sea-moss-benefits

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3. Irish Moss: Health Benefits, Nutrients per Serving, Uses, Safety Information, and More (webmd.com)

https://www.webmd.com/diet/irish-moss-health-benefits#:~:text=Seaweed%2C%20including%20Irish%20moss%20specifically%2C%20is%20one%20of,blood%20clots%2C%20high%20cholesterol%2C%20and%20high%20blood%20pressure.

4. Sea Moss: Health Benefits, Nutrients per Serving, Preparation Information, and More (webmd.com)

https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-sea-moss