How to Make Sea Moss Gel at Home
Before You Begin:
- Cleanliness is Key: Always make sure your hands are clean to avoid contaminating the Sea Moss.
- Water Quality: Never use tap water. Use filtered, spring, or alkaline water for washing and soaking the Sea Moss.
- Quantity Considerations: A little Sea Moss goes a long way. After soaking, it will expand to about twice its original size. You don’t need to prepare all your Sea Moss at once. Just 2 oz. of Sea Moss can make about 32 oz. of Sea Moss Gel.
- Natural Recipe: Our Sea Moss Gel recipe is 100% natural with no additives or preservatives. It lasts approximately 3 weeks when kept refrigerated.
- Flavoring Your Sea Moss Gel: Consider blending in your favorite fruits or herbs at step 3 of the preparation process. Popular choices include strawberries, mangoes, or mint leaves, which not only enhance the flavor but also add extra nutrients.
- Storage: Keep your Sea Moss Gel in an airtight container (like a mason jar or Tupperware) to avoid spoilage.
- Freezing Tips: Pour the Sea Moss Gel into plastic ice cube trays and freeze to extend its shelf life from 3 weeks to 3 months. Frozen Sea Moss cubes can be easily added to smoothies or used on your face to reduce puffiness.
Instructions:
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Prepare the Sea Moss:
- Remove your Sea Moss from the package. It will have a slight ocean smell, which is normal.
- Place the Dried Sea Moss in a large bowl, cover it with water, and massage it until it’s clean. Removing any visible sand, sea salt, or debris.
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Soak the Sea Moss:
- Place the cleaned Sea Moss into a large bowl and cover it with filtered or spring water. Ensure all parts of the Sea Moss are submerged.
- You can add a squeeze of lime juice to the soaking water to help neutralize any ocean smell and taste.
- Cover the bowl and let it soak for 6-8 hours at room temperature. Do not oversoak or refrigerate during soaking.
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Blend the Sea Moss:
- After soaking, the Sea Moss will have expanded back to its original size and become soft enough to blend.
- Add the Sea Moss to a high-powered blender with equal parts filtered or spring water and blend until smooth. Gradually add more water and blend until you reach your desired consistency.
- After soaking, the Sea Moss will have expanded back to its original size and become soft enough to blend.
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Store the Gel:
- Transfer the blended Sea Moss into an airtight container or mason jar and refrigerate. The gel will thicken after about 2 hours in the fridge.
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Enjoy Your Sea Moss Gel:
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of your Sea Moss Gel to smoothies, tea, or juices for a nutritious boost. Keep it sealed, refrigerated, and use within 3 weeks for maximum benefits!