What is sea moss?
“Sea moss” is a common name used for more than one red seaweed. It has long been a food in Caribbean and West African kitchens — blended into drinks and porridges — and a related seaweed, carrageen, has been cooked into puddings and soups in Ireland for centuries.
Ours is organic Tanzanian sea moss. It is valued as a food for its natural mineral content and for its gel-forming carbohydrates, which give drinks and food a thick, smooth texture.
Gold or purple?
Gold and purple sea moss are naturally occurring colour variants of the same seaweed, not two different plants. Purple carries additional plant pigments; otherwise they are used in exactly the same way. Choose whichever you prefer.
Sea moss gel
Our gel is soaked and blended fresh rather than dried and powdered.
- 1Take 1–2 tablespoons a day.
- 2Eat it straight from the spoon, or stir it into a smoothie, juice, porridge, soup or sauce. It has very little taste of its own.
- 3Keep the jar in the fridge and use it within 2 weeks of opening. Always use a clean spoon.
Sea moss powder
- 1Stir 1 teaspoon into a smoothie, drink or food.
- 2Take it once a day.
- 3Keep the bag sealed, somewhere cool and dry.
Sea moss capsules
If you would rather not taste it at all, take 1–2 capsules a day with food and a full glass of water. Do not exceed the amount on the pack.
Starting out
If sea moss is new to you, start at the lower amount and see how you get on before building up to the amount on the pack. Use one form at a time rather than combining gel, powder and capsules on the same day.
Sea moss is a food, not a medicine, and it is not a weight-loss product. Think of it as part of a varied diet rather than a quick fix.
Iodine: who should check first
Seaweeds are naturally high in iodine, and the amount varies with the species, where it grows and how it is processed. Too much iodine is not good for anyone, so stick to the amount on the pack.
- Speak to your doctor before use if you have a thyroid condition or take thyroid medication.
- Check with your doctor first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take blood-thinning medication, or have an autoimmune condition.
- A food supplement is not a substitute for a varied diet.
Last updated 2 October 2026.
