Available in 8 oz, and 16 oz package of Sea moss (Gracilaria) seaweed.

Sea Moss!

This is the real Sea moss (Gracilaria) seaweed (aka sea moss). This sea moss is the dried (but still pliable and moist). It is highly nutritious, containing many minerals and lubricating properties for the glands and joints.

Sea moss is found along the coastal regions of the Caribbean islands, Europe and around Ireland. This seaweed is usually soaked and made into a drink or used as a gel. Once rinsed well of natural sea salt, it does not have much taste or color, which helps it to blend well with all types of dishes. 

To make a yummy Sea Moss Drink:

1. Rinse 1 cup of dry moss very well over several minutes to wash away any excess salt. Taste a small piece to ensure it is no longer too salty. Keep rinsing until it is mild tasting.
2. In a large saucepan (Choose a large pan, because the moss will expand to triple its' size!), place moss in 5 cups of fresh water. If you are preparing for a sea moss drink, add pumpkin pie spices like 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg powder and 1 heaping teaspoon of cinnamon powder to flavor it. you can add cinnamon chips or sticks if you prefer.
3. Cook on low heat for 30 - 45 minutes hour. Do not let it boil over or it will make a bit of a mess!
4. When the moss has softened and multiplied its volume, it is ready to process into paste.
5. a) For a delicious and healthful drink, blend the soaked moss in a high-speed blender with 1 cup coconut milk (homemade or canned is best) and sweetener to taste. You may want to use a little bit of stevia, some molasses and/or honey.
6. b) For topical use, blend with 3/4 cup water in a high speed blender to thin it out.
7. Makes smoothies extra thick and creamy
   Who does not like a yummy creamy smoothie or nut milk?
   For the recipe: Add 1/2 to 1 TBSP of Irish Moss Paste per 1 cup of liquid to your nut milk or smoothie. If you prepare a chocolate-based smoothie you might need to adjust the sweetener.

Notes: 1 cup dry moss will yield 3 cups soaked moss. Store the Irish Moss paste in a clean glass container (Mason jar, etc) in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Sea Moss paste may be frozen. It is convenient to use an ice cube tray and fill it with Irish Moss paste. When it is completely frozen, wrap it in a pouch bag. Then, allow to melt and use as needed.

After you have prepared Sea Moss Paste using the directions above, it is ready to go into your food creation:

1. Sea Moss Paste gives a creamy, light texture to raw food desserts:
   You may imitate fluffy cheese cake fillings or without use of eggs, heavy cream, or yogurt. Raw Food cakes lighten up, because you cut back on cashew cream, coconut oil or any other oily rich ingredient. For recipes: In a blender, add all ingredients and add the Irish Moss Paste at the end.
2. Sea Moss Paste can be used to firm up raw desserts:
   Firming up a raw dessert can be achieved by adding sea moss paste to a nut-cream and storing it in the refrigerator or freezer. The gelatin property in the Moss firms up faster and keeps the cream in shape, even when you remove it from the fridge. (Example: mocked whipped cream made from cashews and water and sea moss added. Sweeten to taste. Cool in fridge for 4 hours.
3. Sea Moss Paste can replace some of the fat in dressings and sauces:
   Sea Moss Paste has emollient qualities that keep salad dressings light and creamy, cream cheese light. The paste can also be added to veggienaise, mayonnaise, salsas, and even hummus as a thickener. Therefore Irish Moss is a wonderful low calorie weight maintenance tool.
   For the recipe: replace equal amounts of oil, coconut butter, or dairy with Irish Moss Paste.
4. Sea Moss Paste is a simple beautifying gel:

• Add to your shampoo to make it extra smooth and creamy
• Add to your shower gel to add an extra lathering and skin friendly property
• Facial Mask: relax with a layer of 2-3 TBSP of pure Irish Moss Paste on the cleaned face, the minerals and moisture will rejuvenate the skin and give it the healthy glow. 20 minutes is good time to find peace.
• Hair replenish: into the damp hair massage 3-4 TBSP of pure Irish Moss Paste and wrap with a towel. Rinse after 10 min or keep longer and notice hair texture.
• Apply on skin rashes, dry or damaged skin, aching feet, dry skin: always apply on clean skin if possible and rinse with cool or lukewarm water.

• Sea moss is a red algae species. There have been serious health concerns with the food additive “carrageenan gum” which is derived from Irish moss, a related seaweed. This additive is found in ice creams, syrups, sauces, and many commercially packaged, highly processed foods. It is not the same as consuming pure Sea moss or 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. The over-processing and loss of nutritional value of carregeenan is what makes it a health hazard.

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