From Ocean to Can: OoMee is the Seaweed Drink You'll Love

Table of Contents

1. What is OoMee? The Story Behind the Drink

2. Why Seaweed Drink? The Power of Ocean Nutrition

3. The Science Behind OoMee’s Star Ingredient: Agar-Agar

4. What’s Special about OoMee

5. Taste Test: Is OoMee Actually Good?

6. Health and Sustainability Benefits

7. How to Get OoMee

8. Creative Ways to Use OoMee in Your Routine

9. OoMee for Active Lifestyles

10. The Future of Marine-Plant Drinks Starts Here

What is OoMee? The Story Behind the Drink

If you’ve heard whispers about a seaweed drink that’s taking the health world by storm—yep, that’s OoMee. OoMee is a delicious marine-plant based beverage in the U.S., crafted from seaweed and fruit juices.

While most prebiotic drinks rely on inulin or root fibers that grown on land, OoMee’s agar-agar comes from the sea. Agar-agar requires no farmland, minimal freshwater, and emitting far less CO₂. It is ocean-powered, sustainable, rich in nutrients, and surprisingly delicious.

Alissa, a Japanese American entrepreneur with a deep love for traditional Japanese craftsmanship, founded OoMee. When she first moved to America, her eating habits changed a lot. She gained 40 pounds and ended up in the hospital.

That wake-up call sparked a journey to find a natural, sustainable solution that worked with her body, not against it. Inspired by Japan’s seaweed-rich diet and supported by food science, she created OoMee. It is a fun, fruity drink that nourishes your body and helps protect the planet. In Japan, one of the world’s longest-living countries, seaweed isn’t a superfood trend—it’s a daily staple.

Agar-agar is extracted from red seaweed. It’s especially well-known for its use in low-calorie jellies that help promote a feeling of fullness. Many people in Japan choose agar-agar when they feel hungry but want to skip snacks. They do this not because it’s trendy, but because it works well.

Alissa thought, “Why not turn this into a drink and bring it to the U.S.?” She wanted it to be fun and easy to enjoy. She hoped it would be something people could drink every day.

That’s how OoMee was born—a light, fruity, ocean-inspired beverage that blends a 400-year-old Japanese wellness secret. OoMee is proof that ancient wisdom and cutting-edge wellness can come together in a can. As refreshing as it is revolutionary.

Why Seaweed Drink? The Power of Ocean Nutrition

While prebiotic drinks have exploded in popularity, most of the fiber they use are: agave inulin, chicory inulin, or cassava root fiber. All of these are land-grown crops.

OoMee takes a different approach by using agar-agar, extracted from red seaweed. It harnesses marine ingredients from the ocean. That’s why we call it Seabiotics™.

Seaweed, kelp, dulse, and other marine plants grow incredibly fast, absorb carbon dioxide, and require zero freshwater or fertilizers. According to Oceanwise, species like Giant Kelp can grow up to 12 inches per day.

Marine plants grow quickly and need few resources. This makes them a very sustainable source of food and biomass. We can use them for food, packaging, textiles, and more.

But sustainability isn’t the only reason we chose agar-agar. It’s also incredibly good for your body. As a marine-derived ingredient, it offers unique benefits you won’t find in typical land-based ingredients:

• A naturally smooth, gel-like texture that enhances satiety and keeps you feeling full

• It supports digestion without causing bloating or discomfort (unlike some fermentable fibers like inulin)

• Ocean-rich minerals like iodine, magnesium, and calcium that are essential for energy, mood, and metabolism

Unlike many "healthy" drinks that have added sugars, OoMee gets its sweetness from fruit juice. There is no added sugar, just the clean refreshment your body needs.

Learn how agar-agar helps you feel full longer here. 

The Science Behind OoMee’s Star Ingredient: Agar-Agar

Let’s talk about our MVI (Most Valuable Ingredient): agar-agar. This natural thickener comes from red seaweed. It is like the vegan version of gelatin, but better for your body and the planet.

In Japan, agar-agar has been a wellness secret for decades, popularized by what’s known as the “kanten diet.” Agar-agar is full of soluble and insoluble fiber. This helps feed your good gut bacteria and keeps you feeling full longer. Japanese people use agar-based foods to manage their weight, curb hunger, and keep digestion smooth and regular.

What does the science say?

• A Japanese study found that people who ate agar every day lost more weight. They also had lower cholesterol levels than those who did not eat agar. (Learn more here).

• Agar acts as a prebiotic. It feeds good bacteria in the gut and helps make short-chain fatty acids. These compounds support gut and immune health.

Here’s the best part about the agar that OoMee uses: the leftover seaweed from making agar is not wasted. It’s fermented and upcycled into fertilizer for agriculture. OoMee’s producers recycle nearly 2,800 tons of this residue annually, providing nutrient-rich fertilizer to farmers.

When you enjoy OoMee, you support a sustainable, zero-waste process. OoMee is good for your health and the environment.

Here’s what agar-agar delivers:

• ✅ Helps you feel full longer, curbing snack cravings

• ✅ Supports balanced blood sugar levels

• ✅ Promotes digestion and gut health

OoMee transforms this humble seaweed into a drink that’s functional, fun, and full of flavor.

What’s Special about OoMee

OoMee is a carefully crafted drink made from sustainably harvested seaweed and natural fruit juices.

OoMee is:

• ✅ Vegan

• ✅ Gluten-free

• ✅ No added sugars

• ✅ Only 20 calories per can

Each can delivers a boost of hydration, minerals, and subtle sweetness—all from the sea.

Taste Test: Is OoMee Actually Good?

We get this a lot: "Wait, does it taste like seaweed?"

Surprisingly, no!

OoMee tastes like a juice that even kids love. We've seen little ones take a sip, light up, and immediately ask, “Can I have more OoMee?” 

That’s the magic: it’s unexpectedly delicious for all ages. The agar-agar gives it a subtly smooth texture without any sliminess or "ocean funk."

Our current flavor lineup includes:

• 🍓Strawberry hibiscus 

• 🫐Blueberry elderflower

• 🍑Peach lemon

All of them are refreshing and surprisingly delicious!

Health and Sustainability Benefits

When you sip OoMee, you’re getting more than just a refreshing drink. You're nourishing your body and helping protect the environment.

Agar-agar health benefits:

• Appetite management: Curbs snacking thanks to the agar-agar making you feel full longer

• Boosts digestion with prebiotic properties

• Delivers antioxidants that fight inflammation

Sustainability benefits:

• Seaweed farming requires no land, freshwater, or fertilizer

• The leftover seaweed from making OoMee’s agar-agar is fermented. It is then turned into agricultural fertilizer, producing 2,800 tons each year!

• Renewable energy is used in the processing

OoMee is proof that you don’t have to compromise on taste, health, or values.

How to Get OoMee

You can find OoMee at:

🛒 Sprouts Farmers Market

🛒 Raley’s

📦 Shop online at oomee.life or at Amazon

OoMee comes in beautifully designed cans that are easy to store, carry, and recycle. Each sip delivers a burst of ocean-inspired refreshment.

Creative Ways to Use OoMee in Your Routine

OoMee isn’t just for sipping—it’s a versatile, functional drink that can elevate your daily routine:

• Pre-workout fuel: The minerals keep you hydrated and satisfied.

• Mocktails: Add citrus OoMee to sparkling water, ginger, or mint for a clean umami fizz.

• Smoothies: Mix with banana, spinach, or berries for a marine-powered green smoothie.

• Chia pudding: Use OoMee instead of almond milk for a nutrient-dense twist.

• Frozen treats: Freeze into ice cubes or popsicles for a summer refresher.

OoMee for Active Lifestyles

For athletes, weekend warriors, and busy people, fueling your body doesn't always require protein powders or colorful sports drinks. OoMee offers a refreshing, light, and ocean-powered alternative that fits naturally into your routine.

Whether you are recovering from a long run, rushing between meetings, or fitting in a workout, OoMee can help. It gives you a clean, plant-based boost without spikes or side effects.

✨ Real life moment: OoMee at the beach with friends playing beach volleyball, having fun, and sipping OoMee between rallies. No sugar crash, no heavy aftertaste—just clean, refreshing hydration from the sea.

Why OoMee fits your active life:

• Keeps you full between meals: The gel-like texture of agar-agar helps you feel full without being heavy. This makes it great to eat between practice and meals.

• Hydrating without the crash: No added sugars. No caffeine. Just natural minerals from seaweed and gentle fruit-based refreshment.

• Light and easy: No dairy, no bloat, and nothing artificial. OoMee is designed to feel good in your body, not weigh you down.

The Future of Marine-Plant Drinks Starts Here

OoMee isn’t just a new drink. It’s a new category. It’s a rethink of what functional beverages can be—fusing flavor, health, and sustainability into a single can.

As we look ahead, we plan on adding new lineups. We are also exploring partnerships with other brands and events. We will keep educating people about the amazing benefits of seaweed.

By choosing OoMee, you make a smart choice for your body. You also support ocean farming and sustainable innovation.

🌊 Sip the sea. Feel the OoMee. Join the movement.