Wild Crafted Irish Moss Dried Cut ~ 100% Premium
Botanical name: Chondracanthus Chamissoi
Despite the name, Irish moss not a moss at all but a variety of red seaweed or marine algae. The small, fan-shaped plant thrives along the rocky shores of the Atlantic coasts of North America and Europe, especially Great Britain and Ireland. Harvested by hand in the fall, Irish moss is washed and then spread out to dry in the sun.
Irish moss, also known as carrageenan, has been used for centuries as a vegetable and seasoning for soups and stews. In fact, during the Irish famine of the 19th century, it became a life-saving dietary staple.
Today, carrageenan is a common thickening agent used in the food industry, especially in dairy products. It is also used in the cosmetics industry as a stabilizer and moisturizing ingredient in soaps, lotions and other personal care products.
