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Natural sea moss and gel

What Does Sea Moss Taste Like?

Sea moss is high in minerals and vitamins, and it is considered to be a superfood but the question is what does sea moss taste like?

This nutrient-dense seaweed can be eaten fresh or dried, and it can be added to smoothies or soups.

You can eat sea moss raw or cooked, including making it into a smooth gel for smoothies or using it as a face mask to improve your skin.

What is Irish Sea Moss?

Irish Sea Moss is a type of moss that can be found growing on the seafloor in parts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans.

It has a silvery appearance and grows up to six inches tall. Irish Sea Moss is used as an agricultural soil amendment and for filtering water.

I have written about the benefits of sea moss for men and women, which typically include:

  • Prostate Health
  • Improves Testosterone Levels and Helps build Muscle
  • Supports the immune system
  • Protects thyroid
  • Improves circulation and boosts energy levels

When you know the benefits it's easy to see why many believe it's a “miracle moss”, and one that should be consumed regularly.

Types of Sea Moss

There are several different types of Irish moss, and they all have different uses. Some types of Irish moss can be used to make food, while others can be used to make medicine.

The most popular and commonly used types of sea moss are Chondrus Crispus, Genus Gracilaria, and Eucheuma Cottonii.

Sea moss on a plate

What Does Sea Moss Taste Like?

So, we know about the benefits of this miracle seaweed but does sea moss taste any good?

Eaten raw sea moss is very salty and so may not appeal to everyone. Imagine tasting the ocean and that is what many people have commented.

This is why most people consume sea moss in food, drinks, or supplements, as it's much easier to enjoy the health benefits this way.

How to Eat Sea Moss

The popularity of sea moss recently has seen this miracle moss appear in foods, powders, capsules, and even gummies. It's prepared for use in sea moss supplements by being ground into a powder.

If you are prepared to try cooking with sea moss you can try using it in sauces, soups, and casseroles. Even putting sea moss into smoothies and salads.

You can buy this seaweed in with sea moss powder or in sea moss gel depending on how you wish to consume it.

Sea Moss Recipes: Check out this article for different Sea Moss Recipes.

Final Word

Irish sea moss can be eaten raw or cooked (just not boiled) and is packed with lots of nutrient goodness.

For those keen to experiment in the kitchen you can try a number of recipes with sea moss. You can also make sea moss gel that can be great for the skin!

If you're looking for a way to get your daily vitamins and minerals then consuming this miracle moss could be the answer.

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Hi, I'm Adam the founder of the LifeHacker Guy.

I have a First Class Honours degree in Sports Science from Brighton University, specialising in exercise physiology and nutrition. In my youth I was a competitive Triathlete and long-distance runner placing top 10 in most triathlon races I completed.

Since suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, I moved into web development, after a couple of years I then moved onto developing a number of online businesses. I've recently taken a sabbatical and I'm now looking to make big changes in my life, hopefully this may resonate with you - join me in my journey!

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