How long does sea moss last in the freezer

Sea moss gel lasts anywhere from 2-4 weeks depending on you store and take care of your gel.

Because this gel is a living seaweed and made from nature it’s shelf life is similar to that of fruits and vegetables.

Therefore, for the longest shelf life be sure to store this gel in the refrigerator. Continue reading for more tips and great uses for this amaing gel.

What is sea moss gel

Sea moss gel is derived from the seaweed plant scientifically known as Chondrus crispus. The most common is called Irish moss, which is red in color and found in North America.

When this sea moss is soaked for 15-24 hours it expands and becomes a softer, jelly like consistency.

It is then put into a blender and blended up to create sea moss gel.

Cleaning is important when creating the gel. It must be thoroughly cleaned to ensure that all of the debris and dirt has been removed from the plant.

If it is not thoroughly cleaned, this can shorten the life span of the gel and cause it to mold prematurely.

After the seaweed has been cleaned well, it should be soaked for about 24 hours to get it to the jelly like consistency required to make the gel.

It can then be blended with a high-powered blender to create a gel for a healthy addition to food or awesome topical benefits. This blender is my absolute favorite.

How to use sea moss gel for hair

Sea moss gel contains vitamin E, which promotes healthy a healthy scalp, which in turn can promote healthy hair. It won’t necessarily speed up any hair growth, but can be used to promote healthy hair in 3 ways, as a prepoo, to style, and for deep conditioning.

Prepoo

Because of the slippery consistency of this gel, it can be used to prepoo your natural hair, removing any tangles prior to washing.

This will prevent breakage during the washing process and provide the necessary moisture and vitamins to your hair before applying shampoo that could cause drying to your hair.

Styling

This gel can be used to style your curls and provide a light hold without overdrying your hair.

Apply it generously all over your strands after using the lco or loc method.

Deep conditioning

Because of the vast nutrients found in the sea moss gel, this can also be used to deep condition your hair.

Apply the gel generously all through your strands. Apply heat to low porosity hair to open the pores and soak in the nutrients by sitting under a steamer or a hooded hair dryer (with a shower cap) for 30 mins.

Then rinse well and style.

Nutrients found in sea moss gel

There are a ton of benefits of sea moss gel, and that’s because it is packed with a ton of vitamins and minerals.

Some of the nutrients contained in it are:

• Vitamin A
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin K
• Vitamin B
• Iodine
• Antioxidants
• Iron
• Magnesium 
• Copper
• Calcium
• Zinc

Because it’s packed with these nutrients, people like to also ingest the gel for weight loss benefits, immunity boosting ability, or it’s anti-aging benefits.

Does sea moss gel go bad and expire

In short, yes. The gel has a shelf life of around 2-4 weeks. If stored in a sealed container and put in the refrigerator, it can definitely last at least 2 weeks, but when taken care of properly, the life span of this gel can nearly double.

Sea moss gel lasts the longest when it is very cold. Therefore, I recommend storing this gel at the very back of the refrigerator.

The refrigerator is usually the coldest towards the back, unlike the door of the refrigerator or towards the front of the fridge.

After it has been blended in a high quality blender, add it to a sealed container for best storage. I like these containers, as they keep a tight seal allowing as little air as possible into the container.

Try to touch the gel as little as possible, to avoid any germs and dirt getting back into the gel. This also helps the gel to last longer and prevents mold from developing prematurely in the gel.

As mentioned earlier, you will then want to store the gel at the back of the refrigerator for coldest gel and longest use.

How to tell if sea moss gel is bad

Here are a few telltale signs that your gel has gone bad:

• Pungent smell – if your sea mss gel has developed a pungent smell that wasn’t present on the day that you made your gel it may be time to make a new bunch.
• Loose and watery – your gel has lost it’s firmness and is now very thin and runny
• It has developed a layer of film on the top of the gel containing little spots (mold).

How to store dry sea moss

Dry sea moss can be stored in a sealed bag in a cool and dry place for the longest shelf life, which is usually up to a year depending on where you purchase it from.

It’s best to make only as much gel as needed at the time of use since dry sea moss lasts much longer than the gel that is made from it.

This is because water has been added to create the gel. When water is introduced to a living plant or algae, it becomes susceptible to developing mold at a much quicker rate. Hence the 2-4 week shelf life of the gel.

Can you freeze sea moss gel

Yes. It can be stored in the freezer for about 4 months. It’s best to store the gel in large ice cubes instead of one large bunch, so that it can be used as needed instead of having to unfreeze the whole bunch.

I wouldn’t suggest freezing and then unfreezing, only to turn around and freeze it again if you don’t use it all.

This is probably the best way to preserve your gel for future use.

In Conclusion

See moss gel can and will expire within a few weeks, but the life of the gel can be expanded with proper care.

Don’t let the shelf life of this gel steer you away from making it because it is so worth it! It is packed with tons of nutrients and can be used for hair growth, weight loss, immunity boosting and more.

It’s best to buy the sea moss as a large bunch and make the gel as needed since the shelf life of the sea moss is longer than that of the gel.

Whatever you decide, I know that you will receive great benefits from using this amazing, healthy gel.