Sea moss is typically referred to as a particular type of seaweed or algae called Chondrus crispus which is also known by the name of Irish moss. The spiny edible plant shares some resemblances to other seaweeds that are edible, such as dulse, kombu, or wakame.
Sea moss is a natural plant that grows in tide pools and waters on rocky coastlines like the coasts that are located in the northern Atlantic Ocean. Common raw Irish sea moss is a seaweed that is red but it grows in a variety of colors according to conditions like the climate of the area and the temperatures of the water.
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Utilizes:
Sea moss has a long history of being used in cultures similar to the areas where the natural moss is growing. Sea moss is the natural source from a thickener, called carrageenan. It can be an excellent ingredient in stews, soups, and other dishes which require thickening.
There are companies that still are harvesting and selling dried sea moss however it is more frequent to find sea moss as part of a food supplement.
Potential benefits
Sea moss could offer the same advantages as other sea algae because they share the same chemical components.
However, the research currently conducted on sea moss is not without its flaws. Scientists still require additional evidence to back up any claims of health benefits.
Side effects
There are a few possible negative or negative effects of eating sea moss. In supplement form, the nutritional content and consequently the potential benefits from sea moss could differ. Factors like the region of growth temperatures, the temperature, and the minerals in the water could influence the levels of nutrients within sea moss.