Sliced Irish moss

Irish moss is a type of red seaweed or algae. It can range in colour from yellowish to greenish, purplish and reddish-brown. It is an important plant in the food industry because carrageenan, a complex mixture of polysaccharides, is extracted from it.

Chopped Irish moss. Chopped Irish moss.

Instructions for use
To prepare as a decoction: Boil 1.5 g of Irish moss in 150 ml of water. Allow to boil for 15 minutes until a gel-like consistency forms. Then strain and drink several cups a day. You can flavour the Irish moss tea with, for example, lemon, liquorice, cinnamon or ginger, and, if desired, a natural sweetener.

Storage advice
Store in a dry, cool, dark and sealed place.

Warnings
Consult a doctor, therapist or expert before using plants if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or suffering from an illness. Plants may have side effects, contraindications and interactions with other medicines.