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Scientific Name: Chondrus crispus
Locations: lower intertidal and in tide pools, sometimes washed up on beaches after storms. Irish moss is a perennial seaweed that grows on a narrow band of rocks at the low, low tide mark.
Seasonality: We have a good supply on hand at present and are harvesting during the winter as we can.
Colors: dark red, maroon, wine colored; black when dried
Sizes: Whole leaf: ranges from 2" - 4" long fronds, flakes, & powder
Collected: by hand, cut off the rocks
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We harvest and dry 80% of our annual inventory during the months of April - October, so you can expect some very tender and fresh early spring sea moss fronds - right off the rocks / beds here in our bay. All our Chondruscrispus is hand harvested by local pickers. We wash this ‘wild-crafted’ seaweed in cold Atlantic sea water before spreading it out in our greenhouse to dry.
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At present we are scaling up our network of local fishermen and harvesters to grow our annual supply while also preserving healthy Irish Moss growth and sustainable harvests into the future! :)
FAQ’s
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We are based in Pembroke, Maine - a very remote and rural coastal community. All our our Chondrus crispus is collected here on the rocky shores of the cold Atlantic ocean.
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We wild-harvest all our Irish Moss from multiple spots in our region, ensuring we do not over harvest. We hand-cut the wild seaweed directly off the rocks. It is then gently washed in salt water on the beach, brought back to our greenhouse to dry, and then packed and shipped to our customers.
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Keep in a cool, dark place. Storing in an air tight container works well too.
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We typically ship our dried, edible seaweeds in 1-2 days, and use UPS ground shipping.
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We offer wholesale options for all of our edible seaweeds at quantities about 1000lbs. We also have slightly price breaks already built into our prices above. Please email info@gulfofme.com or call (207) 726-4620 if you would like to purchase in bulk (over 1000lbs).
Tidepool Tim says, “Irish moss is one of the most celebrated seaweeds of all time. Widely known for its ability to be used in products for human consumption, especially for its carrageenan producing abilities. It works well as a thickening agent in products like ice cream, shampoos, and other foods. Irish Moss is becoming especially popular lately as a nutrient dense addition to a healthy diet, however moss has been harvested for centuries all along European shores, in the U.K., in the Canadian maritime provinces, and down along the coasts of New England. Moss fronds are commonly coated with various species of bryozoans and the clumps themselves are home to periwinkle snails, isopods, and even worms.”
Client Reviews
“I own a health and wellness company, and this is the number one supplement all of my clients take, provided they aren't on specific medications that would prevent its use.
It offers a plethora of benefits for the human body. In my experience, your company provides the best quality seaweed; the majority of what is currently on the market is either much lower quality or counterfeit.
— MarcusThis is my third time ordering seaweed from you. Just had to say I love the product. This time I got powdered Irish sea moss and bladderwrack. It's like once you get into it there's no going back. I had to share I've had hashimotos thyroid my whole life. I'm 35 and I've taken synthroid the medication for it since I was in middle school. Since getting into the seaweed life I've stopped taking synthroid and my thyroid levels are all normal without it. I don't need to take the medication anymore! I try to point everyone in your direction when I can. Thanks for all you do!
— Alexandria
I really appreciate the work you all are providing. You all are proving quality and that's a key factor in herbal life!
— Zakyra