WILDCRAFTED JAMAICAN PURPLE SEA MOSSPurple sea moss uses, benefits, and side effects are being studied extensively. This is because purple sea moss offers plenty of benefits to our bodies (health and beauty). Purple sea moss contains 92 out of the 102 minerals that our bodies need, including Vitamins A, B, C, D, E, and K. It is especially rich in calcium and iodine, as well as containing potassium iodide, potassium bromide, selenium, zinc, and natural silica. Its scientific name is Chondrus Crispus.Purple sea moss is considered one of the most nutrient and mineral rich super foods on the planet. It can serve as a powerful drink that gives your body the nutrition it needs. Experts recommend consuming it on a daily basis in order to reap all of the benefits that sea moss offers. It can be used both externally and internally. Our raw wild crafted purple sea moss is grown and hand picked off the coast of Jamaica right out of the Caribbean Sea.Cleaned Sea Moss (before soaking)I recommend cleaning your sea moss twice to make sure it is cleaned thoroughly. Simply place your dried sea moss in a large bowl, cover it with water, and massage the sea moss. Be sure to remove any visible dirt and debris. Soaked Sea MossAfter cleaning the sea moss, place the sea moss in a large bowl and cover it with filtered, alkaline, or spring water. Make sure all the parts of the sea moss are covered. Then, cover the sea moss and allow it to soak for at least 12-24 hours. You can leave it on the counter covered at room temperature. You do not need to soak the sea moss in the refrigerator.Once it is done soaking it will have expanded as it has absorbed the water. It is now ready to use. You can leave the sea moss in this state and use as needed, or prepare a sea moss gel (highly recommended).Making sea moss gel is super easy! Once you have your soaked sea moss, remove the sea moss from the liquid, and transfer it to a clean, dry plate. Do not discard the water because this water, which now contains tons of nutrients from the sea moss, will be used to make the gel. (If your water has lots of debris in it or is cloudy, discard your water and use fresh spring or alkaline water to make your sea moss gel.)Add the sea moss to a high-powered blender along with the water. Use 1 cup or water to start and add more depending on the consistency you would like your gel. Blend until it is smooth, about 1-3 minutes. Transfer the Sea Moss into an airtight container/mason jar, and refrigerate. The sea moss gel will thicken in the fridge after 2 hours.Sea Moss Gel: Store in an airtight container. It can last in the fridge for up to 1 month. You can store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can also pour it into an ice-cube tray and freeze the sea moss for later use. This is perfect for taking the cubes and throwing them into your smoothies.Dry Sea Moss (unsoaked and raw) can be stored for up to one year in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.