The Sea Moss Price Index
Quick answer: as of September 3, 2026, a 16 oz jar of sea moss gel from the major US brands runs from about $2.19 to $2.94 per ounce at regular prices, with sale prices as low as $1.44, and shelf-stable 10 oz jars reaching $4.00 to $4.40. Yaow is in the middle of that range at $2.81 (16 oz) and $2.66 (32 oz), and we publish the table anyway, because price per ounce only means something next to what the ounce contains.
How much does sea moss gel cost per ounce?
Between roughly $2.19 and $2.94 per ounce for a regular-price 16 oz jar from the main US brands checked on September 3, 2026; sale prices run lower and shelf-stable 10 oz jars run higher. The per-ounce number is a starting point, not a verdict.
Sources: seamossglobal.com herbalvineyards.com seamosstransformation.com all
Key takeaways
- Major US sea moss gel brands range from $2.19 to $2.94 per ounce, with shelf-stable options at $4.00 to $4.40.
- Fresh versus shelf-stable sea moss products carry different price points, with flavored varieties costing more than plain versions.
- At one tablespoon daily, a 16 ounce jar lasts roughly one month, translating to daily costs of $1.10 to $1.50.
Sea moss gel, price per ounce (September 3, 2026)
| Brand | Product | Listed price | Size | Per oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Moss Global | Plain full-spectrum gel | $19.99 (sale $13.99) | 8 oz | $2.50 list / $1.75 sale |
| Sea Moss Global | Plain full-spectrum gel | sale $22.99 (list not shown) | 16 oz | $1.44 sale |
| Sea Moss Global | Plain full-spectrum gel | sale $39.99 (list not shown) | 32 oz | $1.25 sale |
| Herbal Vineyards | Gold sea moss gel | $34.99 | 16 oz | $2.19 |
| Herbal Vineyards | Purple sea moss gel | $36.99 | 16 oz | $2.31 |
| Herbal Vineyards | Flavored gel (strawberry, mango, pineapple) | $39.99 | 16 oz | $2.50 |
| Herbal Vineyards | Flavored trio bundle | $99.99 | 3 × 16 oz | $2.08 |
| The Transformation Factory | Flavored gel | $39.99 (sale $29.99) | 16 oz | $2.50 list / $1.87 sale |
| The Transformation Factory | Flavored gel | $27.99 (sale $20.99) | 8 oz | $3.50 list / $2.62 sale |
| Yaow Seamoss | Flavored or unflavored gel | $45.00 (unflavored $40.00) | 16 oz | $2.81 ($2.50 unflavored) |
| Yaow Seamoss | Flavored or unflavored gel | $85.00 (unflavored $75.00) | 32 oz | $2.66 ($2.34 unflavored) |
| Mermaid’s Magic | Flavored gel (real whole fruit) | $44.99 to $46.99 | 16 oz | $2.81 to $2.94 |
| Dr. Sebi’s Cell Food | Irish sea moss gel, shelf-stable | $39.99 (flavored $43.99) | 10 oz | $4.00 ($4.40 flavored) |
| Dr. Sebi’s Cell Food | Starter pack (3 jars) | $99.99 | 3 × 10 oz | $3.33 |
| True Sea Moss | Sea moss gel | $40.00 (sale $22.00) | size not stated on listing | — |
| Organics Nature | Flavored gel (mango and pineapple) | $39.99 | size not stated on listing | — |
Every number was pulled from each brand’s own public website on September 3, 2026, links included, using the regular one-time price shown that day; sale prices are noted where a sale was running. Prices change without notice; tell us if one has and we will correct it. We sell sea moss, so this is a maker’s index, kept honest by linking every source.
How to read this table
- Fresh vs shelf-stable. Fresh gel (Yaow, Herbal Vineyards, Mermaid’s, Sea Moss Global, Transformation Factory) is a fridge food with a three-to-four-week life. Shelf-stable gel (Dr. Sebi’s) costs more per ounce and does not need refrigeration. They are different products.
- Flavored vs plain. Real fruit adds cost; the cheapest rows are plain gels.
- What is in the price. Yaow’s price includes made-to-order production and dry ice in every shipping tier; some brands charge shipping separately or set free-shipping thresholds of $50 to $100.
- Sale prices. Two brands were running site-wide sales on the day we checked; the list price is the honest baseline.
Choosing beyond price
Cost is one axis. For the full method — species and source, lab testing, real ingredients, the mineral numbers, and fresh versus shelf-stable — see the questions to ask before buying sea moss, then use the per-ounce table above to compare cost.
Which sea moss gel brands do people compare?
The gels most often compared are Yaow, True Sea Moss, Herbal Vineyards, Dr Sebi’s, Mermaid’s Magic and The Transformation Factory. They differ on species and source, whether the gel ships fresh and refrigerated or shelf-stable, real fruit versus flavoring, whether lab testing is published, and price per ounce — which the table above compares directly. There is no single “best”; the right one depends on which of those you weigh most.
Is sea moss worth it?
At a tablespoon a day, a 16 oz jar is about a month of sea moss, so the cost is roughly $1.10 to $1.50 a day at these prices. Whether that is worth it depends on what you expect: it is a mineral-rich whole food, not a medicine, and the honest limits are on sea moss benefits and what the research says. If you drink a sugary beverage a day and swap it for a sea moss refresher, the math is easy; if you are buying it to cure something, no price is worth it. The serving calculator shows the cost per day for each jar size.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is sea moss gel so expensive?
It is a fresh, hand-processed food: wild moss is harvested, dried, shipped, rinsed, soaked, blended, jarred, and shipped again cold. Bleached, pool-grown, or shelf-stable moss is cheaper to make, which is part of why the cheapest jars deserve the seven checks.
Which brand is cheapest per ounce?
On September 3, 2026, Sea Moss Global’s plain gel on sale ($1.25 per oz for 32 oz) and Herbal Vineyards’ gold gel at regular price ($2.19 per oz). Both are plain, not fruit-flavored.
Is Yaow the most expensive?
No. Yaow sits mid-table at $2.81 (16 oz) and $2.66 (32 oz); Mermaid’s flavored jars and Dr. Sebi’s shelf-stable jars are higher per ounce.
Does the index include shipping?
No. It compares listed jar prices only. Yaow’s shipping tiers include dry ice; other brands’ shipping terms are on their sites and change with promotions.
Brand comparisons: Yaow vs Herbal Vineyards, Yaow vs Mermaid’s Magic, Yaow vs Dr. Sebi’s, Yaow vs The Transformation Factory, Yaow vs True Sea Moss.
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Sources
- Plain full-spectrum gel seamossglobal.com
- Gold sea moss gel herbalvineyards.com
- Purple sea moss gel herbalvineyards.com
- Flavored gel (strawberry, mango, pineapple) herbalvineyards.com
- Flavored trio bundle herbalvineyards.com
- Flavored gel seamosstransformation.com
- Flavored gel (real whole fruit) mermaidsmoss.com
- Irish sea moss gel, shelf-stable drsebis.com
- Starter pack (3 jars) drsebis.com
- Sea moss gel trueseamoss.com
- Flavored gel (mango and pineapple) organicsnature.co
Questions readers ask on this site
Taken from what people actually search for here, answered from our own pages.
- Does sea moss have iodine?
Yes. Sea moss, whether the purple African variety we use or the Chondrus crispus sold as Irish moss, is a seaweed, and seaweeds absorb iodine from the water they grow in. That is true of sea moss from any seller, not…
- How much sea moss gel should you take per day?
We recommend up to 3 servings per day. See the instructions on the gel bottle for details.
- How is Yaow Seamoss tested?
Our organic Purple African sea moss is tested at multiple stages, from sourcing through production, for cleanliness, heavy-metal screening, and batch consistency. We do not publish certificates on the site today, we do…