Recently, I was reading a fictional book entitled, “A Week in Winter” printed in 2012. When the author mentioned making Carrageen-Moss pudding I became instantly intrigued.
I investigated this a little further and found that Carrageen is not really a moss but actually is a special type of seaweed.
Carrageen sea weed is red-brown in color and grows off the south and west coasts of Ireland.
At one time it was used as a thickener in puddings and also in toothpaste.
Seaweed Pudding Blog
So did I find a specialty store carrying this unusual food product and whip up a batch of the pudding for today’s blog photograph?
Is Carrageen Sea Weed Safe to Eat?
After doing a little research, in a 2018 US Food and Drug Administration report, it noted digesting Carrageen causes inflammation, digestive issues and even cancer.
The photograph on my blog is a serving dish filled with my favorite vanilla yogurt. It is garnished with fresh pineapple spikes and a thinly cut black grape.
After reading up on it, I am not sure if anyone still eats Carrageen. I did notice it is available online for purchase. However, I did not buy or make any of the pudding.
Pop.,
You realize that seaweed is different from weed? Please stay safe and healthy.
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Trail Diva,
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Carrageen is a delicacy in Ireland and translates as little rock or moss of the rock from Gaelic. The Irish gather this seaweed and make a pudding that has a light creamy bottom and a foamy bubbled top. It is prized for it’s health qualities and it’s briny almost spicy taste.
Jere,
Thanks for the information on web compatibility issues. My site seems to be working fine. Take care and stay healthy.
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