Hidden Gems: Meet Jazzy Cruz of Chef Mossea

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jazzy Cruz.

Hi Jazzy, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
It all started when I was researching holistic plants that could reduce inflammation. I suffered back pain from a car accident in 2014 and dealt with back pain for almost 9 years. When I found sea moss on Google I told myself it was worth trying. The first time I ever tried sea moss I did not like the taste of it, but I loved the way it made my body feel. I noticed not only did my pain reduce drastically, but it gave me the energy to be more active. It was embedded in my heart that more people had to know about sea moss but I wasn’t sure how I was going to get them to eat it. I started brainstorming and came to the conclusion if I were to mix sea moss with fruit maybe people would love it as much as I do. I made my first batch of fruit infused sea moss and asked my family to try it. They said they loved the way it taste and so my first customer was my mother. She handed me a $20 bill and told me I think it’s worth selling. Because of her, Chef Mossea was born and sold at 4 certified farmers markets across LA and OC.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
The obstacles I faced included approval from the health department. Sea moss wasn’t a popular product at the time so it took a lot of convincing and permits to allow me to sell this product. Even certified kitchens were skeptical on what sea moss was and it took me almost a year to get a certified kitchen and health permits approved by the state. I never gave up and because of that, I now have the best rated sea moss in Long Beach CA

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
I specialize in fruit infused handcrafted sea moss. It’s one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory plants in the world. Each tablespoon is packed with 92 vitamins and minerals that could change someone’s health story. What sets Chef Mossea sea moss apart from everyone else is that our product is made with only 4 natural ingredients (water, full spectrum sea moss, fruits, and blue agave). We never use preservatives because real food should not last forever. I’m proud that my company hasn’t changed to fit commercial standards. We are different and will always remain a natural product. We prioritize quality over quantity because you can’t rush a product made with love. Our goal is to always put the customer first and give them the best of the best.

Are there any books, apps, podcasts or blogs that help you do your best?
Betsy Croney (business mindset for Christian women) and I go to church every week. Reaching into my faith has helped my business more than any sales book/podcast out there. There is something very special that happens when you turn to God to help you succeed.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.chefmossea.com
• Instagram: chef.mossea

Image Credits
Alexus Diaz
Jazzy Cruz
Jose Resendiz