Please understand I never said that gracilaria was not sea moss. I never said it was "fake" or that you should not use it. I have a video for that as well because I use BOTH. youtu.be/wqx2mAcdg All I said in this video as that it is not IRISH moss. The term sea moss is a generic term used to describe over 30,000 species or genuses of red algae. The term Irish Moss is a specific term used for Chondrus Crispus based on the history and where it grows. Sea Moss vs Irish Moss veganwithcurves.com/sea-moss-vs-irish-moss/ PLEASE READ the article links provided in the show notes for further explanations and please watch the video and it's full entirety. Thank you. ♥️
People should use whatever limes that are accessible to them. This is not an "alkaline" vegan channel. If key limes are avaliable, they can use those. If not, regular limes are just fine to use and will not harm them.
Key lime is just the Same as any other lime or lemon. They all have the same citric acid. Also key lime is an hybrid like any other citrus fruit. All citrus fruits originate from Citron and mandarin, so lemons as we now it might be the closest to the original citron. Stop spreading pseudo science and go and do some research instead of parroting something here.
I read your pin and saw your site, thank you for that clarification about Irish moss vs sea moss. I think the confusion about “sea moss” vs what you called the “Irish moss” in this video was very simply cultural for me. Both my parents are from Jamaica. In Jamaica (what YOU or what Americans call) the “sea moss” we call “Irish moss”. Perhaps that is not the correct name (here in the states), however, in Jamaica (for example) if you ask for “avocado” SOME may give you what you want but younger Jamaicans may look at you funny and not know what you’re talking about. If you ask for “pear” then most Jamaicans will give you (what WE in the states call) avocado. Same in this situation; if you ask any Jamaican who cooks or sells food for Irish moss, they would give you what YOU/Americans may call sea moss. I know, it’s confusing!😂 I honestly never understood why it was called Irish moss. It may have to do with some Irish influence in Jamaica 🤷🏾♀️, especially considering they both make that gel! However, that is perhaps why some were confused when you stated “…this is not Irish moss.” I was certainly confused! But now I am convinced it’s just a difference in our cultural vernacular. Any-hoo, thank you for introducing this new kind of sea moss! I did not know it was out there!😊
Great clean and Clear video, what I would like to know is which is more beneficial and has more nutrients the cooked or uncooked version, sometimes I feel the heat will kill some of the nutrients, then sometimes some say the heat activates them....am lost!!
First great video I've watched several videos dealing with Chrondus chrispus and I honestly only saw you specifically talk about all the debris, shells, muscles etc. that needs to be removed before you start the gelling process. So great job on that. But my concern with using heat as part of the process would remove mineral properties from the gel. Can you speak on this pertaining to heating and its affect on consistency and mineral content? How about a double boiler method? Thanks !
Heating the sea moss release more nutrients as it breaks up the complex structures. Minerals are not heat sensitive so they do not destroy by heat. This is why you can melt gold over and over and it’s still gold. What actually destroys the mineral is blending, as the oxygen and water causes oxidation. Oxidation is what destroys mineral, you can observe this with rusting .
Nice video, thank you for this. If you are growing plants you can feed them that water instead of throwing it down the train. Also I wouldn't recommend boiling, it removes nutrients.
Yes u can. U can even use the water to blend your gel if you desire. Amd from my current understanding, it will not kill all nutrients not all nutrients are heat sensitive and some are actually released when in heat😊
Soaking any seaweed for that long then replace the water will remove a lot of the nutrients and minerals. This is due to the fact the a lot of the minerals and some of the vitamins are water soluble. It’s best to wash quickly then boil or soak and blend in the water it was soaked in.
Great video, good to see the wholefood Carrageen Moss used. Showing those comparisons to show what actually happens with the gel at different temperatures, very useful. Just a tip, the blog post says carrageenan, however it's carrageen, am sure that's easily fixed. It's named after a coastal place in Ireland, Carragheen. Great info here. Slan! :-)
@@Thisfutureman i give vendors in the links provided. Im in the US so I am not sure. I would contact those list of vendors and see if they ship to Europe
FYI: The Amazon link for the ice trays is not working but I found a similar product. You just may want to switch out your affiliate link. Gratitude for the video and your positive personality. God bless you! 🙏🏼
Great vidoe and thank you BUT why did your and other videos about "real" irish sea moss pop up AFTER I just spent over $100 buying Sea Moss that is actually Garciana and Eucheuma Cottoni! I searched high and low for what to buy and how to make it and none of these videos with the real irish sea moss appeared until after I bought the other stuff. Life is not fair! What kills me are the people who sell the other variants for the same cost or higher of what real irish sea most cost.
The ones you show the first is sea moss it’s just a different species called Grass Cellarius which is extremely powerful as well still pretty much have the same benefits I mainly come from the Caribbean Jamaica area however you can get some in Ireland as well so technically you could say it’s still Irishmoss😂
I just received my chondrus crispus and I am trying to determine the quality of it. Mine looks like yours but it has more green in it than yours. I ordered it from Connemara seaweed company in Ireland. Do you know anything about it?
Damn!!! I cleaned twice but didnt spread it all out like you did. I did it all at once. And when i blended it wasnt as smooth as yours. And i didnt use limes. I juat took the first teaspoon. And i can taste the ocean
Thank u so much for the video! Living in Sweden this is the only moss i can purchase..and ive done it wrong. I prepared it like jamaican sea moss.. My moss didnt blend all the way..it was like little red pieces left..and I have a good blender. I tried many times it just wouldnt blend 😩Why is that? Peace and love🌱
Chondrus crispus-commonly called Irish moss or carrageen moss -is a species of red algae which grows abundantly along the rocky parts of the Atlantic coast of Europe and North America.
Is carrageen harmful is any way? I am confused because I was told to stay away from food that adds carrageen in there meats of other foods... idk just looking for insight before I take the Irish moss for gut health.
Hi I use the cooking method and blend to make my Irish moss gel however I tend to get white water that rises to the top of my jars whenever I have blended and poured the jars. Also I don’t want my gel to be to thick which it tends to be if I don’t add extra warer
Question- I have both chondrus crispus and gracilaria. The chondrus is sooooo fishy, it’s almost hard to down. What are you doing to help with the strong taste. No one talks about how different the taste is from gracilaria. Literally it’s night and day. You mention limes, but are limes taking the taste away for you? I’m pretty shocked by how hard it is to eat it. Is there any other way to mask it?Thank you!!!
I don't so anything to mask the taste. I accept that seaweed is seaweed lol. But you can cook it longer to break those components. Only prepare a little at a time and dilute it the down with more water. That night help.
@@VeganWithCurves thank you!! I have a hard time swallowing chondrus crispus, lol. I try so hard not to gag. Gracilaria is so much easier to eat. Even in a smoothie, the chondrus slime is a lot to handle. 🙈 It sucks there isn’t enough research on which is better for you
I was told by a Vaud known herbalist that not to put lime and soak for only up to 6 hours cause you are not suppose to take all the goods off of it when people do it too long, and yeah it smells ugly lol
Great video!🤍 Do you have to use the whole pack at once? Can I just get a little scoop of it and prepare it and store the rest, & if so how long is it able to be stored for?
Thank you! You can use the recommended measurements demonstrated in th video. In the links provided I have full recipe with measurments and detail info. Please visit the links provided in the show notes and pin comment. I spent a lot of time and research answering all these questions and more. This video just covers a turtorial on how to make it.😊
My first time getting sea moss, I got the chrondus crispus. Could I mix in grapes in my blend they are seeded grapes the good ones (not seedless) Or should I make the sea moss by itself?
Hello. I have a question. I see that the Chondrus Crispus makes me sleepy. And the Gracilaria gives me energy. Should I take the Gracilaria in the morning and the Chondrus Crispus at night?
I would recommend only using the one you prefer. One variety at a time. sea vegetables are high in iodine so you don't want to overdose on them. It is unnecessary to use both at the same time...if chondrus Crispus make you sleepy then don't take it
@@jewelhanson7997i would finish them in the nights. Its not necessarily bad to get tired either. I get tired when I take magnesium. No reason to throw them out
In my article about this, I explained that using the mesh lead helps it last longer because it allows your Chondrus Crispus to "breathe" as this is considered raw food. veganwithcurves.com/irish-moss-gel/ You can find more information on my blog 😊
I personally would not trust those. It depends on the company. I do not specialize in cosmetology so when it comes to making things for skin and hair, I do not do that. That is another field of expertise. However some people have used regular sea moss gel they made for internal use on their skin and hair.
CHONDRUS CRISPUS AKA IRISH SEAMOSS Health Benefits of Irish Moss Irish moss possesses 15 essential elements that create human body such as calcium, sulphur, iodine and potassium along with Vitamins A, E, D, F and K. So it is considered as the seaweed which helps to cure bladder disorders, halitosis, bronchitis, intestinal disorders, glandular problems, swollen joints, thyroid conditions, lung difficulties, tumors, tuberculosis and ulcers. The studies shows that Irish moss possess anti-viral properties which help to counteract with mumps viruses and Influenza B. One way to get enough benefits is to include Irish Sea Moss Supplement in your diet. Treats anemia Anemia is the result of low presence of hemoglobin and red blood cells in the body because low amount of oxygen in transported in the body. Anemia results to low level of energy and also affects the body parts such as low immunity and poor brain function. WHO has evaluated that about half of the anemia cases in the world is caused due to the deficiency of iron. Provides energy Iron assists to transport oxygen to the cells. It also assists the metabolic enzyme process that is essential to absorb nutrients and digest proteins from the food. Due to this iron deficiency leads to the exhaustion, sluggish symptoms and problem in being active. The deficiency results to mood changes, low concentration and problem in the muscle coordination. Iron is required for the movement of muscles as it assist in the oxygen storage in the muscles that helps to strengthen and movement. Cognitive health Iron is essential to support the functions of brain as it supplies oxygen to the brain. About 20% of the oxygen is used by the brain. The deficiency of iron leads to mental or memory problems. In the children and infants, the iron deficiency can result to cognitive abnormalities and psychomotor as well as problem in learning. Assist growth The deficiency of iron delays in the motor function which helps to connect thoughts, movement, activities, processing and learning new information. Plus many more benefits sea moss chondrus crispus ontaining 92 of the 102 minerals that the body is made of Carrageenan (Chondrus crispus) Irish moss comes from controlled collection and is free of contaminants, it is like all algae rich in fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals, In the kitchen it is used contact for sauces, soups, stews, salads, They can also be used as thickening or gelling agents. It is very rich in heterogeneous polysaccharides of the mucilage type (80%), which are called carrageenans (kappa, iota and lambda-carrageenans). They are formed by galactans with numerous esterified sulfate groups (up to 25-40%). They differ from each other by the amount of 3,6-anhydro-D-galactose and by the position of the sulfate ester groups. Mineral salts (15%). There are significant amounts of iodides, bromides, and chlorides. It also has significant amounts of Lipids (2%). Proteins (10%). Qualitative and quantitative composition Heterogeneous polysaccharides. Mucilages like carrageenans like kappa, iota and lambda-carrageenans. Mineral salts. Iodides and bromides. average composition per 100 g: chondrus crispus / ASHES: 25.0 CRUDE FAT (OIL): 27gr VITAMIN: A0.2 ENERGY (Kcal: 47 mg VITAMIN: E 1.9 Proteins: 20.5gr Carbohydrates: 68.3gr Fiber: 34.2 gr Potassium: 1,350 mg Calcium: 1,120 mg Iron: 17 mg Magnesium: 600 mg Phosphorus: 135 mg Iodine: 24.5 mg PROCESS sea moss chondrus crispus is washed 6 times every 2 days with standard PH fresh water; everything is for the time of the sun (dried in the sun) - Store at room temperature in a dry place. Preserve from direct sunlight and direct contact with the ground. Once opened, store in an airtight container in a dry place and consume before the preferred consumption date. - Intent to use: You need previous preparation of hydration and / or cooking. - Hydration: Immerse in water for 5 minutes. Once hydrated, it increases 6 times its dry weight - Cooking and uses: For 20 minutes and use in salads, scrambled eggs, soups, creams, stews and stews. Battered and fried. As a thickener and stabilizer in the preparation of sauces, jams and desserts. - Intent to consume: General public except infants and young children. - Final destination: In supermarkets, fruit and vegetable sections and / or organic product section; specialized food stores, organic stores, greengrocers, herbalists and gourmet stores, national and international? SEA MOSS chondrus crispus Ocean Frozen waters South America from Peru World wide shipping. sales pounds and kilos per tons We have in stock purple golden please private message To place an order sea moss peruvian / E-Mail: exportacion_peruvian@hotmail.com / WhatsAp+51972341164
I have Irish Moss (the real stuff!) but it is already chopped into small pieces. Any thoughts on cleaning it thoroughly to make the gel? I can rinse it, but because many of the pieces are small, I'm not certain I can sift out any debris.
So with that it might already be cleaned if the the company toom the time to chopped it out it up before they dried it. What I would do is soak it in water for a few mintutes to see if any dirt or debris remains on it and then drain it in a colander.
So on every other tutorial i see they say that the sea moss needs to be soaked 12 to 24 hours. Going to make my first batch this week. If im only soaking it for 1 a 2 hours is there a change it will be ruined when i blend it to soon?
I usually do 12 hrs. This moss has a very strong ocean taste. I did put my seamoss with key limes overnight and it did tone down the smell and taste. But still very Ocean taste.
4 hours minimum in spring water with key limes. I soak for one hour, then rinse again because sometimes there is debris left. Pour out that water, then soak again for a minimum of 3 hours. The more spring eater you add the looser it will set.
@@jeannettenavarro3203 you are welcome! Everyone has a different process but from my current knowledge, I do not think it makes too much of a difference whether it is stored on the counter or fridge. The only reason I can think of as to why people would store it in the fridge is because their house might be too warm and the moss could potentially start to break down in the water. At normal room temp tho, it should be fine.
Crispus colder waters Ireland etc, gracilaria warmer water Caribbean etc. I prefer gracilaria because I'm Jamaican so its easily available, easy to clean. In terms of the properties I'm not sure which is better. But both are great for the body.
@@missdigioia exactly, the funny thing is they’re both great for you. If you don’t live in a cool water environment then you wouldn’t be able to harvest purple algae. Saying one isn’t real is what I have issue with, it’s like saying the white man’s water is better.
