Irish Moss Powder (Chondracanthus chamissoi)
- Wildcrafted
General Information:
Irish moss, also called carrageen, is a red seaweed found along the shores of the Atlantic that is used in the food industry as a natural thickening agent and stabilizer, especially in dairy products.
Powdered Irish moss is used as a clarifying agent by home beer brewers to induce protein coagulation, or "cold break," in order to attract and bind solids so they can be more readily filtered from the finished product.
Parts Used:
The entire seaweed, dried.
Typical Preparations:
Traditionally used as a tea or tincture, sometimes encapsulated. May be taken as a capsule for convenience.
Precautions:
-Seaweeds contain naturally high levels of iodine. This product is harvested from the sea therefore occasional shell fragments may be present in the product. Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to fish and shellfish.
- We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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