Is sea moss a modern superfood?

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Sea moss (or Chondrus crispus), a red seaweed native to the Atlantic coasts of Europe and the Caribbean, has been consumed by different cultures for centuries, whether raw or boiled into a jelly. Today it is billed as a modern superfood, endorsed by celebrities who are blending it into their smoothies, mixing it into yoghurt or taking it in supplement…