Origin: EU agriculture. Sea moss, also called sea moss, is harvested by hand in its natural environment on the coast of Galicia (Bay of Biscay and Portuguese Waters).
Sea moss has a spongy structure, with branched leaves and a narrow curled or twisted shape. Sea moss is a small red seaweed that turns green when heated. It has a crispy structure and is comparable to Irish moss. It is also called "false Irish moss".
Did you know that Sea moss has fantastic properties. It contains 15 of the 18 essential minerals that we need as humans.
Sea moss is also:
*Low in fat
* Sugar-free
* Rich in fiber
* A source of protein
Taste: Sea moss has a very slightly salty taste. Neutral enough to use in dishes and to make a gel.
Use: Although we know Sea moss for making pudding, among other things, it has a wide range of applications, the most important property of which is to bind liquid. In sauces, jams, jellies and deserts it acts as a thickener and stabilizer. But it is also used raw in salads, for example, and cooked in pies, quiches and stews. You can use it in cakes or (savory) pies as a replacement for eggs or other binding agents. Fried sea moss is not only tasty, but also an addition to your dish as a decoration. You can even make super healthy sweets with this delicious seaweed.
It is packed with minerals and antioxidants. It is rich in protein, iodine, iron, sodium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, copper, sulfur, vitamin A, and carrageenan. It has a detoxifying effect, stimulates metabolism, relieves a sore throat and cough, helps against digestive complaints, regulates blood sugar, reduces inflammation, restores libido, dissolves stuck mucus, helps against insect bites and skin rashes.
Because of the high number of minerals and antioxidants, Sea Moss is made into a gel to make tea or to use in a smoothie, shake and soup. But also as skin care: as a mask on your face and/or hair, for exfoliating (it removes dead skin cells). It has a firming, moisturizing, softening, strengthens hair, skin and nails, anti-aging agent. You can keep the jelly in the refrigerator for several weeks.
Read more about sea moss (and Irish moss) in our blog at www.yourwell.nl
Recipe: Sea moss gel .
Tip: You can also make gel from Irish moss. powder.
General: For daily use, the recommended maximum amount is approximately 5 grams of dried seaweed per day.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ALLERGENS
Store at room temperature in a dark and dry place. Once opened, store in an airtight container and consume before the 'best before' date stated on the package.
The seaweed may contain traces of molluscs, crustaceans and fish and may contain small natural materials from the sea. The white color that may appear on the seaweed comes from the salt in the seaweed and provides natural preservation.
AVERAGE NUTRITIONAL VALUE PER 100 grams
Energy 184 kcal / 756 kJ
Fats <0,5
of which saturated <0,1
Carbohydrates 3 g
of which sugars 0 g
Fibres 52 g
Protein 16g
Salt 6.5g
