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Jamaican Irish Moss drink - in can and over ice

Irish moss (or sea moss) is a Jamaican soft drink in which the main ingredient is the marine red algae Gracilaria spp. (itself one of several commonly referred by the name of "Irish moss", purportedly introduced to the island's coast by Irish immigrant laborers[1][2]), boiled in milk with sugar or honey and various spices added such as vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Depending on the recipe, other ingredients may include sweetened condensed milk and additional thickening agents such as gum arabic or isinglass (fish gelatin), as well as ingredients like rolled oats or linseed oil to add extra fat content.[2][3][4] A peanut-flavored version is also widely available,[5] which is based upon another drink popular in Jamaica, peanut punch.

Carrageenan in the cell walls of the seaweed gives the drink a distinctive thick consistency and rich mouthfeel.[1] The Irish moss drink has traditionally been homemade and sold at roadside "punch man" stalls alongside peanut punch and other refreshing drinks,[1] but mass-produced commercial canned versions are now common as well. Irish moss is attributed various health properties as it is high in calories and rich in protein, making it a favorite among athletes and bodybuilders,[1] and a reputed cure for digestive problems like ulcers and tonic for mood disorders.[1][6][7] The drink is also widely marketed as an aphrodisiac for men.[1][2][4][6] Irish moss is also often available at bars in Jamaica as a mixer for rum or whiskey,[1] or even Guinness stout[3]

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References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g cecilyannwong. "Jamaica's Gooey Aphrodisiac". Atlas Obscura.
  2. ^ a b c Murphy, Winsome (September 20, 2010). "The Irish Moss is a seaweed that was original found near Ireland hence the name. [..]". Jamaicans.com.
  3. ^ a b ChefSian (February 7, 2017). "Chef Sian's Irish Moss Drink Recipe".
  4. ^ a b "Irish Moss". www.jamaican-recipes.com.
  5. ^ Sam Hughes (May 2013). "Have You Ever Tried These Jamaican Irish Moss Drinks?". Serious Eats. Retrieved 4 April 2013.
  6. ^ a b Bennett, Steve (February 14, 2011). "Taste of the Caribbean: Sea Moss, the Caribbean's Potent Sex Potion | Caribbean |". Uncommon Caribbean.
  7. ^ Stoloff, L. (1949). "Irish Moss: From an Art to an Industry". Economic Botany. 3 (4): 428–435. doi:10.1007/BF02859174. JSTOR 4251956.


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