Many people enjoy taking their vitamins and supplements in the form of gummies. Now, that includes sea moss gummies -- yes, really. As you might guess, these gummies are made from sea moss, also known as red seaweed or Irish moss, which is a type of seaweed that grows off the coasts of Europe, the United Kingdom and North America.
Sea moss contains antioxidants, minerals, polyunsaturated fats and vitamins. While seaweed has been used for dietary and medicinal purposes worldwide for thousands of years, its current surge as a popular health supplement has spurred increased research into its benefits. What are sea moss gummies? How sea moss gummies are made can vary between recipes, but they generally have many similarities, starting with their main ingredient: yes, it's sea moss.
It's common to see these gummies made with sweeteners, added flavoring, fruit juice concentrates, glycerol, pectin and processed seaweed. However, simple versions with more minimalistic ingredients can also be found. Those who are adventurous in the kitchen can even purchase sea moss gel to make gummies at home.
When sea moss gummies are made, the moss is first processed into a gel, then heated and mixed with juice and a binding agent like agar agar or glycerol. At this stage, sweeteners, added vitamins and other ingredients are whisked into the mix. Once thoroughly incorporated, the contents are poured into a gummy mold and refrigerated.
The initial gel is made by soaking sea moss in clean water for u.