{"product_id":"purple-st-lucia-sea-moss-dried","title":"Organic Purple St. Lucia Sea Moss","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple St Lucia Sea Moss (Wildcrafted, Dried)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePurple sea moss sourced from the coastal waters of \u003ca href=\"chatgpt:\/\/generic-entity?number=0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSaint Lucia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, where it grows naturally in warm, mineral-rich ocean conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis variety develops its deep purple colour during growth and is carefully dried after harvest to preserve its natural structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt is commonly used to make sea moss gel or added to smoothies, teas, and recipes as a versatile sea vegetable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Sea Moss Stands Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWild harvested from the waters of St Lucia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally occurring purple colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCarefully dried after harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHarvested at full maturity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCleaned and sorted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNo additives or preservatives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Nutritional Content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePurple St Lucia sea moss is a natural source of iodine and contains naturally occurring minerals including magnesium, potassium, and calcium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAs a sea vegetable, it also provides trace elements that contribute to its overall nutritional profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe purple colour comes from naturally occurring pigments found in red seaweeds, primarily phycoerythrin and other phycobiliproteins. These pigments support light absorption in marine environments and are associated with antioxidant activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding the Source\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis sea moss is a type of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.herbharmony.co.uk\/collections\/dried-sea-moss\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEucheuma cottonii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, commonly found in warm Caribbean waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt differs from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.herbharmony.co.uk\/collections\/irish-sea-moss\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eChondrus crispus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, which grows in colder Atlantic conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBoth are widely used as sea vegetables, but they grow in different environments and have distinct physical characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eRinse thoroughly to remove any natural sea residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSoak until soft, then blend with fresh water to create sea moss gel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis gel can be added to smoothies, teas, soups, or used as a natural thickening agent in recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOnce prepared into gel, refrigerate and consume within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e100% dried purple sea moss (Eucheuma Cottonii)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herb Harmony","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":41108197114014,"sku":"PCSMD100G","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/4570\/6654\/files\/Purpleseamosscropped-297259.jpg?v=1728655629","url":"https:\/\/www.herbharmony.co.uk\/products\/purple-st-lucia-sea-moss-dried","provider":"Herb Harmony","version":"1.0","type":"link"}