Ingredients : dried sea moss* (Mastocarpus stellatus) *Organic Origin : 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 crunchy structure and is very similar 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 # High in fiber # Source of protein Taste: Salty and sulfurous with a savoury shellfish aroma. Without preparation, the seaweed is quite hard. Uses: Although we know Sea moss for making puddings, among other things, it has a wide range of applications, the most important of which is binding liquid. In sauces, jams, jellies and desserts it works 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 sore throats and coughs, helps with digestive problems, regulates blood sugar, reduces inflammation, restores libido, dissolves mucus, helps with insect bites and rashes. Due to 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 especially also as skin care: as a mask on your face and/or hair, to scrub (it removes dead skin cells). It has a firming, hydrating, softening effect, strengthens hair, skin and nails, anti-aging agent. You can store 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. Take about 25 grams of Sea Moss (Mastocarpus) and let it soak for 15 minutes. It will then expand completely. Then rinse it well under the tap. Remove any hard or ugly bits. Put the seaweed in a pan and add a liter of boiled water. Keep it at a simmer for about 2 minutes and let it boil for another 2 minutes. Remove it from the heat and blend the mixture. For a nice smooth gel, you can choose to sieve the mixture. For an extra vitamin boost, taste and smell, you can add lemon juice/orange juice. Pour it into a sealable jar and put it in the refrigerator. It will then thicken a little more. If you want a thicker gel, use more seaweed and/or less water. The above ratio makes it nice and gelly but still liquid. Tip: You can also make gel from Irish moss. Irish moss is easier to process into a gel and in some cases you only have to soak it, although the powder version works better if it has been boiled. The powder will settle to the bottom when added to a glass of water. Mastocarpus stellatus must be boiled to bind. Genera l: 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 packaging. 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 a natural preservation.
