Sea Moss/Irish Moss Recipe

Recently, there has been a craze about #SeaMoss also known as Irish Moss. However, many persons are unaware that there are several variations and not all have the same nutritive value and potency.

As there is increasing awareness about this superfood, the original Sea/Irish Moss has vanished from the landscape and what is now available on the market is a sub-variation of the real thing.

There are four main types of Irish Moss, the very light which looks like wisp, a medium, coarse and clumped variation. The clumped variation is mainly from Honduras and is preserved using salt. Notwithstanding, even if you are unable to get the original Sea Moss, the other varieties are still better than many of the foods we consume to day.

Here are two variations of Irish Moss, One which is of a finer (wisp) texture, the other much coarser. The coarser Irish Moss displayed in the picture is the original; it is extremely thick in consistency when compared to the wisp or medium type when boiled.

In Jamaica, there are three ingredients that are essential in boosting the efficacy of Irish or Sea moss, these are:

Icing Gloss, Gum Arabic and Linseeds:

Icing Gloss: These are like small glass like twigs and are brittle.

Gum Arabics are also glass like but more like small stones. These you can source at the pharmacy, the herbal stores or the market.

Add all these ingredients to a pot (the size will depend on the amount of ingredients you will be using