Looking for how to store sea moss or sea moss gel? You’ve come to the right spot! Although still relatively unknown, sea moss gel is one of the world’s best superfoods. It offers many health benefits thanks to being rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, amino acids, and more. Amazingly, sea moss gel contains 92 of the 102 minerals humans need to survive, including iron, iodine, zinc, and many more.
Sea moss gel is also prebiotic and removes ‘bad’ bacteria from the GI tract and reduces excess mucus. Some even use it as a facial creme due to its high mineral and vitamin content. Experts say that it can improve eczema and psoriasis and keep acne outbreaks to a minimum. In short, sea moss gel is a fantastic food that should be part of your 2021 wellness plan!
How To Store Sea Moss and Sea Moss Gel
One crucial question many have about sea moss, and sea moss gel, though, is how to store it. Like most natural foods, there’s a method of storing this superfood that will keep it fresh, longer. That includes cleaning it, preparing it, and storing it in the correct container. Let’s take a closer look:
Cleaning Sea Moss
As with almost anything natural, you will want to clean your sea moss first before preparing sea moss gel. This is relatively easy and fast. The steps include:
- Clean your hands first. You don’t want to contaminate your sea moss with anything on your hands.
- Fill a large bowl with fresh, clean water.
- Place your sea moss in the water so that it’s completely covered.
- Massage the sea moss for about 30 to 60 seconds with your fingers.
- Take out any dirt and debris that you can see.
- Drain the water and fill the bowl a second time.
- Massage your sea moss again for about 30 seconds.
- Drain the water again.
- Fill the bowl a 3rd time, cover it, and leave the sea moss to soak for 12 to 24 hours. (You can leave it on the counter as there’s no need to refrigerate it.)
TIP: Never, ever boil your sea moss. If you do, most (if not all) of the nutrients inside will be destroyed.
Preparing Sea Moss Gel
The good news about sea moss is that making sea moss gel with it is as easy as it gets! You’ll wonder why you never made sea moss gel before! Here are the steps:
- After soaking, remove your sea moss from the water. Let it drip dry for a moment and then put it on a clean plate.
- Keep the water! It contains a ton of nutrients from the sea moss! (Plus, you’ll need it to make the sea moss gel!)
- Add the moss to a powerful blender. Then add the water you kept.
- Start blending, adding water until you get the consistency you desire.
- Keep blending until the seas moss and water are very smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pour the sea moss gel Into a mason jar and seal the lid firmly. It will thicken into a gel in about two hours if you put it in the refrigerator.
Storing Sea Moss Gel
Once you’ve placed your sea moss gel in an airtight container or mason jar, you can store it in your refrigerator. It will last there for about a month. You can also keep it in the freezer for 4 to 6 months. Be sure to seal the container tightly and leave some space for expansion if you put it in the freezer.
Another idea is to pour your sea moss gel Into an ice cube tray. Then, you can freeze it and ice cube and store those in a freezer container long-term. If you make a smoothie in the morning, having sea moss ice cubes is perfect! You can simply toss them into your blender with your other ingredients, and you’re all set! It’s an easy way to include sea moss gel in your daily diet!
How To Store Unsoaked and Raw Sea Moss
What’s impressive about sea moss is that it can be stored long-term even though it is all-natural. If it is still raw and hasn’t been soaked, it will stay good for at least a year. Make sure to store it in a cool, dark place in an airtight container. (The pantry or cupboard works just fine.)
How Much Sea Moss Gel Can You Eat Daily?
As all-natural food, it would be challenging to overeat sea moss gel. That being said, it’s recommended you use one or two tablespoons in a smoothie or up to 1/4 cup daily. By the way, although you can eat it on its own, sea moss gel isn’t exactly tasty. That’s why most people use it in a smoothie.
How Can You Use Sea Moss Gel?
Besides eating it, there are several other ways to use sea moss gel, including:
- You can use it as a thickening agent when cooking.
- Sea moss also makes a dip for fruit
- You can use it as a face and hair mask
- Sea moss also goes well in juices and smoothies.
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We hope that this article was very informative and helpful. It’s actually part of our wellness series for 2021! If you want to learn more about wellness and how to live your best life in the coming year, read that guide!! Until then, all of us here at SecurCare Self Storage wish you all the best for a happy, healthy 2021!
While Sea moss is in the refrigerator does it need air to breathe?
Thank you for this helpful information on sea moss. I make my own sea moss for myself. I usually place a teaspoon of sea moss in my smoothie. I just learned that you can place 1 tbsp or two tablespoons in my smoothie. I’m getting ready to make a cheesecake can I put sea moss in my cheesecake? Thank you
Hi Shirley! You can certainly put sea moss on your cheesecake, but we wouldn’t recommend heating the sea moss up too much as it can lose nutrients.
Being tht it is recommended nt to heat seamoss…then it’s not ok to use in my daily tea is this coreect?
Hi Rita! Sea moss can spoil very easily, and it can be hard to predict when it will go bad. We suggest keeping it in an air-tight container so it lessens the chance of premature spoiling. Remember to look for signs of spoilage every time you take it out of the refrigerator, even when you use an air-tight container!
Hi Tamara! Great question. The reason we recommend not to heat your sea moss is that it will lose its nutritional value at extreme temperatures (like boiling water). However, placing your sea moss in tea when you’re ready to drink it should be just fine.
How long can you store sea moss in a jar in the freezer
Good Evening, I am thankful that you shared what you did concerning Sea Moss
I have had my sea moss gel in the refrigerator for over a month, I put a tablespoon into my smoothie and I took a swallow it tasted very bitter, I didn’t drink anymore..When I purchase the sea moss gel initially, and I used it into my smoothie it didn’t taste bitter..
I’m assuming it’s spoiled! Am I correct? and how will it affect me if it is?
Can you store gel sea moss in zip lock baggies or plastic containers?
How do you add elderberry & tumeric?
When you blend your Seamoss in the blender you can add frozen fruits if you like I actually just saw this on another site
They added a cupful of strawberries along with 4 dates which was softened in water for about an hour as dates need to be soft to mix in the mixer along with Ofcourse the moss and water it looked delicious
We add Elderberry and turmeric just before using. Often in the same smoothie.
How do you store seamoss that has already been soaked? Does it have to be blended?
I soaked the whole package, can I still store what I don’t blend or do all need to be blended at the same time?
You can store sea moss in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks, and in the freezer for 4-6 months!
I purchased sea moss and received the items damaged little slime and taste was sour can I use it in my skin?