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Irish Moss or carageenan is a species of red algae that grows in the rocky areas of the Atlantic (Europe & North America). It has a distinctly salty "sea" taste.
Growth: Irish Moss grows to a height of one foot, covering rocks and other surfaces.
Aliases: Chondrus crispus, Cairgean, pearl moss, carrageen moss, seamuisin, curly moss, curly gristle moss, Dorset weed, jelly moss, sea moss, white wrackHistory: It is the oldest sea vegetable used in industry
Nutrition: Rich in iodine, protein (10%), sulfur, vitamin A, iron, sodium, magnesium, calcium
Uses: It is used as a thickener and stabilizer in milk products (ice cream) and in processed foods (lunch meat & burgers). Also used in the brewing of beer to remove impurities in the beer. Its also used as a stabilizer is air fresheners, leather industry, paint industry, pharmaceutical industry, textile industry, and toothpaste.
Preparation: Check for small shells or dried sea life and rinse before dropping into a cooking pot. Irish Moss requires an hour of cooking to soften it and becomes gelatinous after cooked.
Recipes:
Irish Moss Jelly
Carrageen Peppermint Cream:
Raw Cacao Mousse: (scroll down to bottom)
Sea Moss- Vegan No Sugar Drink
Carrageen Bramble Flan
Carrageen Moss Pudding from Belleville
Honey and Lemon Carrageen Pudding
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