Original Sea Moss Gel pouch from De Herbal Garden

Original vs. Fruit Sea Moss Gel: Which One Should You Try First?

The question we hear most from new customers is simple: which one should I get? We make five sea moss gels. They all start with the same wildcrafted Irish sea moss, cleaned by hand and prepared in small batches in New Orleans. The difference is flavor, sweetness and how you plan to use it.

Original Sea Moss Gel

Ingredients: wildcrafted Irish sea moss, spring water, lime. That's it.

Taste: mild and neutral, with a smooth texture similar to applesauce.

Best for: people who want the simplest ingredient list, and anyone who wants to cook with sea moss. Because it has no fruit or sugar, it works in soups, sauces and dressings as well as smoothies.

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Fruit gels: Mango, Strawberry and Pineapple

Ingredients: wildcrafted Irish sea moss, real fruit purée, spring water, sugar, citric acid.

Taste: sweet and fruity. They taste like a treat, so a lot of people eat them by the spoonful.

Best for: first-timers, kids and anyone who doesn't love the taste of plain sea moss. They're also great in smoothies, yogurt, oatmeal and lemonade.

  • Mango: sweet and tropical, our best-selling fruit flavor
  • Strawberry: bright and berry-sweet, a family favorite
  • Pineapple: tangy and fresh, great in green smoothies

Moss Berry

Ingredients: wildcrafted Irish sea moss, our house-made elderberry syrup (water, elderberries, honey, cinnamon, cloves), spring water, sugar, citric acid.

Taste: deep berry flavor with warm spice. Smoother and sweeter than plain gel.

Best for: people who love our elderberry syrup and want both in one jar. Stir it into warm tea on a cool evening. Because it contains honey, don't give it to babies under 12 months.

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Quick guide

  • Want the simplest ingredients? Original
  • Cooking with it? Original
  • Trying sea moss for the first time? Mango or Strawberry
  • Buying for kids? Strawberry or Mango
  • Love elderberry? Moss Berry
  • Can't decide? Try a variety

Can't decide? Get a variety

Our 4-Pouch Stock-Up Box comes as a Variety Box (Original, Mango, Strawberry and Pineapple), a Fruit Box (Mango, Strawberry, Pineapple and Moss Berry), or four of the same in Original, Mango or Moss Berry. It's $99 with free shipping. Keep one pouch in the fridge (up to 30 days) and the rest in the freezer (6–8 months).

How much to use

Most people enjoy 2–3 teaspoons a day. Sea moss naturally contains iodine. If you're pregnant, nursing, have a thyroid condition or take medication, check with your healthcare provider before use.

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