Irish Moss Leaf, Organic

Need a versatile plant to work wonders in your recipes? The jelly-like consistency of Irish moss is often used as a food thickener and stabilizer for ice cream, jellies, sauces and non-dairy milks; a nutrient-rich additive to smoothies, broths, and drinks; a moisturizer in cosmetic and skin-care products; a vegan clarifier in craft brewing; and a vegetarian alternative to gelatin by extracting the carrageenan from the moss. 

It is traditionally used in teas and syrups to maintain normal respiratory pathways. Its high fiber content promotes healthy digestion and its high iodine concentration helps maintain optimal thyroid function. Maine Coast Irish Moss is sustainably wild-harvested, tested for quality and contaminants, certified organic and carefully dried at mild temperatures to preserve enzymes, nutrients, and the environment. 

Irish Moss is a rich source of: 

• Minerals 
  
• Vitamins 
  
• Fiber
  
• Bioactive compounds 
  

About Maine Coast Sea Vegetables:

Shep and Linnette Erhart went from wild-harvesting sea vegetables to make wonderful creations in their kitchen to sharing them with friends and neighbors. At a time when there were few companies in Maine harvesting seaweed to sell, Shep and Linnette founded Maine Coast Sea Vegetables in 1971. They participate in many admirable practices like community outreach and customer education, providing a wealth of trustworthy information about North American sea vegetables concerning nutritional values, health aspects, culinary tips, and environmental benefits. How cool! So, if you think you might want the health benefits seaweed has to offer but are not sure exactly how to use it, check in with the Maine Coast Sea Vegetable website. They have a recipes tab full of delicious options, and they actually teach customers how to cook with the products. But my favorite thing about this company is that, in 2017, they became 100% employee owned and operated. Got to respect that! Main Coast seaweeds carry Organic Certification and are lab tested for microbes, heavy metals, radioactivity, pesticides/herbicides, and petroleum residues.