Irish Moss is a form of Algae(sea moss), first used in Ireland in the mid-nineteenth century. But, when I research it more it originally from the land of Africa. It grows in cold water and is used in raw food recipes for nutrition and thickening properties. Irish Moss has been used for centuries in Ireland, thought it also grows in Asia and the oceans of North America. Raw foodists love Irish Moss for its use as a thickener, so it is a great addition to a raw vegan diet. It carries no color and relatively no taste while providing a lot of fiber, protein, trace minerals and other nutrients.
Irish Moss contain 80% mucilage, rich in iodine, vitamin D and mineral salts. It most important active component is the mucilage to which Irish moss owes its emollient, expectorant, and laxative properties.
Irish moss is widely used in many health food industries, raw food and vegan restaurant as a thickener, so it is a great addition to many alternative dieters. It carries no color and relatively has no taste while providing a lot of fiber, protein, trace minerals and other nutrient. Because of it jellyfying and medicinal effects it is recommended for bronchitis, and catarrhs, expectoration, eases coughs and reduces intestinal inflammations, gastritis caused by colitis and constipation.
When you are new to raw food, Irish Moss sounds very exciting. Because it is! However, working with Irish Moss requires several steps, and some trial and error but, worth every effort. I drink Irish moss since I was a baby, its a famous drink in my homeland Jamaica. Irish moss blend with flaxseed is a power house for our body Therefore, I recommend Irish Moss
There have been health concerns with the food additive “carrageenan gum” which is derived from Irish moss. This additive is found in ice creams, syrups, sauces, and many commercially packaged, highly processed foods. It is not the same as consuming pure Irish moss. Yes, carrageenan gum does come from Irish moss. But carageenan is heated and concentrated Irish Moss that is then highly processed into chemical form. Carageenan has lost the nutritional value of Irish Moss and makes it a health hazard.