Seamoss Jelly
What is seamoss?
Also known Chondrus crispus and Irish moss (With the people of Ireland turning to it as a food source during the Potato Famine), sea moss is a red alga found in Atlantic coastlines such as the Caribbean, North America and Europe.
Seamoss contains a whopping 92 vitamins and minerals – Keep in mind that the human body is made up of and needs 110 vitamins and minerals! This makes it amazing for both the body and the mind.
What is Most High Foods seamoss jelly?
Most High Foods Seamoss jelly is a highly concentrated form of seamoss, containing a far lower water content and a far higher concentration of vitamins and minerals than your typical seamoss ‘gel’.
What’s more, our seamoss jelly uses distilled water, so all nutrients are 100% from the alga itself.
What nutrients does seamoss jelly provide?
Most High foods Seamoss Jelly provides a wealth of important nutrients such as:
- Calcium
- Folate
- Iron
- Zinc
- Copper
- Sodium
- Iodine
- Magnesium
- Manganese
- Phosphates
- Phosphoric acid
- Potassium
- Selenium
- Sulphur
- Nitrogen
- Vitamins A, D, E, and K, B12, B1 and B2
- Protein
- Carbohydrates such as Alginic Acid, Mannitol and Laminarin, making it a great source of dietary fibre.
Our seamoss jelly is an antioxidant powerhouse to boot, giving health benefits such as perfect skin, hair, and nails, regulating your appetite, aiding, digestion, helping rid the body of mucus, aiding thyroid functions, boosting energy levels, and boosting the body’s immune system helping to prevent illness.
What can seamoss jelly be used to treat?
Research into the composition of Seamoss as a dietary supplement and food source over the last 5 to 10 years has proven that Seamoss can be used to help treat many health conditions such as oxidative stress, inflammation, diabetes, thrombosis, obesity, colon cancer and other cancers.
This is due to Seamoss being rich in unsaturated fatty acids, dietary fibre, and polyphenolic compounds. The antioxidant mediated properties of Seamoss interacts with the body in multiple ways as it is a reactive oxygenated species of plant. For this reason, it has been used for centuries in the Caribbean and Asia for its health promoting properties.
Altogether, the health benefits ae seamoss journey are enormous and backed by extensive research. Incorporating seamoss jelly into our daily diets and food production can potentially help the with the world’s vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
How is Most High Foods seamoss jelly made?
Most High Foods ensures that our Seamoss Jelly is prepared in a hygienic environment following health and safety protocols.
- Our Seamoss is gently rinsed to remove any dirt and debris, before inspecting it for any mould or decay.
- It is then soaked in distilled water for 24 to 48 hours depending on the age or thickness of the plant.
- The Seamoss is then blended until smooth, before adding a few Most High Foods secret ingredients passed down through the generations to our founder’s grandmother and mother – These are what gives our Seamoss jelly its unique smooth texture and quality taste!
How should seamoss jelly be stored?
This product must be kept refrigerated and is recommended to be used within 2 – 3 weeks of opening as it is a natural product and will perish quickly becoming inedible. However, it can be frozen in a plastic container for up to 6 months and defrosted at room temperature.
How is our seamoss jelly sourced?
Most High Foods ltd ensures our Seamoss is sourced in a sustainable and eco-friendly way, protecting the mortality of the plant and the quality of Most High Foods Seamoss Jelly.
Are there any health considerations?
Seamoss comes with a health warning for individuals that have seafood allergies as it can cause an allergic reaction. It is important that such individuals do a skin test before consumption.
It is also important to follow the provided recommended daily intake provided with our products, so that individuals do not overconsume Seamoss and have an excess of nutrients in the body.
What research has been carried out on seamoss?
Please see the following:
- Harifuddin, Y., Chin, Y.-X., Lim, P.-E. and Phang, S.-M. (2015). Potential Bioactive Compounds from Seaweed for Diabetes Management. Marine Drugs, 13(8), pp.5447–5491.
- West Indies, C.N.R.I. (CANARI). (2003). The Sea is our Garden A report on a study of institutional and technical options for improving coastal livelihoods in Laborie, Saint Lucia Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) Saint Lucia 2003 i. [online] . Available at: http://www.fao.org/docs/eims/upload/agrotech/2040/sea_garden_pt2.pdf.
- Christine (2019). 92 Trace Minerals; Looking at Sea Moss Nutrition. [online] Detox & heal. Available at: https://www.detoxandcure.com/92-trace-minerals-looking-at-sea-moss-nutrition/ [Accessed 18 Mar. 2021]
- Carrageenan from marine red algae, Kappaphycus alvarezii–A functional food to prevent colon carcinogenesis M Raman, M Doble - Journal of Functional Foods, 2015 – ElsevierPotential bioactive compounds from seaweed for diabetes management. Sharifuddin Y., Chin Y.-X., Lim P.-E., Phang S.-M. (2015) Marine Drugs, 13 (8) , pp. 5447-5491
- Potential bioactive compounds from seaweed for diabetes management. Sharifuddin Y., Chin Y.-X., Lim P.-E., Phang S.-M. (2015) Marine Drugs, 13 (8) , pp. 5447-5491
- Ecological effects of brown seaweed harvesting JA Vásquez - Botanica Marina, 1995 – biomar.fciencias.unam.mx
- Shannon, E. and Abu-Ghannam, N. (2019). Seaweeds as nutraceuticals for health and nutrition. Phycologia, 58(5), pp.563–577.
