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What Gelatin is to "Jell-O", Raw Irish Moss is to Pudding, Cream Pie,
Meringue, Whipped Cream, Salad Dressing, Smoothies, Sauces, anything you
could want a stable-liquid form for! While gelatin is an animal-derived
protein, Irish Moss contains a polysaccharide (a natural form of sugar)
which, when thoroughly blended, also disperses throughout a liquid to
create a semi-solid structure. In fact, the carageenan found in Irish
Moss is used by the mainstream food industry to make jellies, ice
creams, dressings and other foods! In addition to its functional
benefits, Raw Irish Moss is an excellent source of minerals.
Our
Raw Irish Sea Moss is wild harvested from the ocean and naturally
sun-dried. Our batches of Irish sea moss vary in color from light brown
to a more translucent clear colour depending on the moisture level in
the Irish sea moss. Since our Irish Sea Moss is wild harvested, it
contains natural salt on its surface, bits of mesh (from the nets used
to harvest it) and sand which is removed by hand before packaging it. We
recommend cleaning it further by soaking and rinsing it a few times to
remove any residual salt, sand or mesh. Although the irish sea moss
contains salt, once soaked and rinsed it has little to no taste and is
not salty at all.
Dry Irish Sea Moss should always be stored in a dark
cool place, it does not need to be sealed in the pouch bag since the
natural salt acts as a natural preservative. Never store dry Moss in the
fridge, it is too moist and the salt crystals will not be able to
protect the moss. You may keep your moss for good over a year. Soaked hydrated Moss
should be stored in the fridge. Use a clean glass jar or bowl and
change the water every day and it will keep fresh up to 2 weeks, but
will loose with time a little of its gelling property. Irish Sea Moss Paste
,which is made by blending the irish moss with water, will keep fresh in
the fridge for up to 3 weeks. Make sure that you use a clean glass jar
with a lid and always use a clean spoon when scooping it out. The paste can also be frozen into an ice cube tray.
We find this the most convenient way to use it. When it is completely
frozen, put them in resealable freezer bag to prevent them from being
freezer burned. It is very convenient to have the portion size moss
ready on hand when needed.
Additional Information:
This
almost-tasteless seaweed contains life-enhancing nutrients such as
sulphur compounds, protein, iodine, bromine, beta-carotene, calcium,
iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc,
pectin, B-vitamins and vitamin C. Notably absent from a vegetarian diet,
sulphur-containing amino acids, such as taurine, are abundant in Irish
moss, more so than in any other type of seaweed! Healing benefits of Raw
Irish Moss are abundant. As a soothing aid to all mucous membranes,
Irish Moss eases such digestive ailments as gastritis, dyspepsia,
nausea, heartburn, indigestion, constipation, and peptic and duodenal
ulcers. Irish Moss also has antibacterial, antiviral, and anticoagulant
activities. Used topically, Irish Moss helps to soothe skin conditions
such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, sunburn, and chapped skin. Irish
moss has long been recognized for its ability to cure and abate the
symptoms of colds and flu, thus the eating of Irish moss forms an
effective barrier to the ills of winter. Irish moss contains potassium
chloride, this chemical helps to dissolve catharrs, which are
responsible for the congestion associated with chesty coughs, therefore,
Irish moss provides a healthy natural alternative to the in many cases
man made over the counter pharmaceutical cough and flu remedies.
Irish
moss also contains several natural antimicrobial and anti viral agents
which not only prevents colds and flu's, but Irish moss is reported to
eradicate a wide range of infections in sufferers, reducing valuable
time lost to the ills we all encounter every day. The respiratory
ailments Irish moss has been reported to alleviate include, sore
throats, bronchitis and pneumonia, there are even reports that indicate
Irish moss exhibited activity against tuberculosis. Irish moss contains
significant amounts of iodine, the thyroid gland exhibits a requirement
for this ion, thus iodine is required for proper gland function, thus
induce a change in the glandular system from disease to health. Iodine
plays an important role in our ability to fight disease. Germs can gain
access to the blood through cuts in the skin, through the nasal
membranes and throat passages, or via the intestinal tract, or
practically anywhere there is a rich supply blood close to an external
surface. Iodine has a limited antimicrobial role, as blood circulates
through the body it passes through the thyroid gland, iodine is secreted
in to the blood stream through the thyroid, where it kills many of the
weaker germs, whilst weakening some of the stronger germs. Iodine also
has other functions in the body, e.g. it aids in the release of tension,
especially nervous tension, which enhances the overall sense of well
being. Due to the strongly alkaline nature of Irish moss, has led to
this sea vegetables use in the relief and cure of bunions, the
alkalinity of this wonderful herb is not attributed to sodium
bicarbonate or potash, which are the major ingredients of many of the
over the counter alkalizers. This fact has led to the use of Irish moss
in the relief of the rigors of the day after excessive alcohol
consumption, i.e. the hangover, it replaces much of the ion content that
is leached from the body as a consequence of the dehydrating effect
attributed to the consumption of alcohol. Calcium phosphate, and the
phosphates of potassium, sodium and magnesium are required by the cells
of the brain, liver, flesh and bones. Calcium phosphate salts form the
major insoluble inorganic component of the bone, so intake of this salt
can aid bone integrity and keep teeth strong and healthy.
Other
ailments Irish moss is reported to be effective against, cancer and
radiation poisoning (possibly because of the iodine content of Irish
moss), it is effective against
halitosis, the formation varicose veins, inflammation, against dysentery
and Irish moss has been applied as an emollient. As a gelatinous
substance Irish moss has been used to treat peptic and duodenal ulcers
and to inhibit arteriosclerosis and therefore, hypertension, it protects
from fat and cholesterol build up. Irish moss has a well documented
anticoagulant effect on the blood, and clears up many bladder
complaints.
Country of Origin: Indonesia
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