Irish Moss

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Irish Moss, also known as Carrageen, is a red algae found in abundance along the rocky coastlines of Atlantic ocean in the British Isles, continental Europe, and North America.

It Irish is also known as a seaweed superfood. DulseMoss is rich in Iodine, Calcium,Vitamins Potassium,A, ManganeseE, F and IronK, comparedcalcium, withpotassium, otherand seasulfur. vegetables.Irish Moss is rich in potassium chloride, and is effective for chest and lung congestion, mucous. It has anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties.

Irish Moss is good for dry skin. It is aalso greatused sourceas ofingredient Vitaminfor A, Vitamin Clotions and Vitaminmoisturizers B-12.

DULSE TASTES LIKE BACON

When consumed, Dulse tastes like bacon - making it one ofin the mainmedical ingredients in vegan and vegetarian dishes. Dulse also contains high levels of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids which are important for heart conditions, brain function and many other processes to promote physical and mental wellness. industry.

 

Cultivating and Harvesting Harvesting

DulseIrish Moss needs sea water and sunlight. Large scale and commercial cultivation of this seaweed is followedbeing in parts of Europe and the Americas using lab-fertilized plantlets. These are then reintroduced in a protected sea water farm and allowed to grow for up to 4 months.researched. 

DulseIrish Moss naturally grows in abundance along the coastlines. Harvesters generally harvest them from their natural habitat. The best time to harvest is at low tide. Harvesters wade into the shallow waters and cut the sea weed.

Harvesting is done using using scissors or garden clippers. Pulling of the seaweed from the base is not recommended. Harvesters cut off only about half the size of the seaweed. This allows Dulse to grow back. 

Usually,  after a big storm, piles of fresh seaweed are washed ashore. Harvesters collect these and use them for food and medicine.

 

Consuming and Storing DulseIrish Moss

DulseIrish Moss can be eaten raw or cooked.mixed Itwith hasother afruit salty,juices bacon-likeor taste.smoothies. It is also dried, powdered and stored.  It can be added to a smoothie, mixed with bread and pizza dough before baking. It is also brewed like tea and consumed.