- 1. What does ash value represent in Irish Moss Powder?Ash value is the residue remaining after the incineration of the drug or plant part. It represents the number of inorganic salts naturally occurring in the ingredient and adhering to it. Ash value greater than 5% is an indicator of the addition of inorganic metal salts in the product.
- 2. Does this Irish Moss Powder contain any pesticide?No pesticides are used in the Irish Moss powder that we provide. Our products are tested for the presence of pesticides as per the USDA 561 list of prohibited pesticides and European Union Minimum Residual limits (MRLs), in globally recognized third-party labs like Eurofins, SGS &TUV.
- 3. Is this Irish Moss Powder GMO-free?Yes, our products are free from GMO. As GMOs are dangerous for health, we do not accept Irish moss powder from the facilities where GMOs are manufactured, processed, or produced.
- 4. Is this product Irradiated?No, we do not provide irradiated Irish Moss Powder, in order to maintain the quality of our products.
- 5. Are E. coli & salmonella present in Irish Moss Powder?No, E. coli & salmonella are not present in the Irish Moss Powder provided by us.
- 6. Is Irish Moss Powder safe for human consumption?All the heavy metals contents in this Irish Moss Powder are within limit and comply with CA Prop 65. Hence, the product provided by us is safe for human consumption.
- 7. How do you qualify Irish Moss Powder based on heavy metal and why?We test our products for the presence of heavy metals including cadmium, arsenic, mercury, and lead as these are known as carcinogens and considered harmful for human consumption beyond certain limits. We also make sure our products abide by California prop 65 regulations for lead content below 0.5 ppm levels.
- 8. Is this Irish Moss Powder suitable for vegans?This Irish moss powder is completely derived from plants. Hence, it is suitable for both vegetarians and vegans.
- 9. Is this Irish Moss Powder sterilized?Yes, this Irish Moss Powder is sterilized through steam sterilization process in order to control the microbial limits.
- 10. What is the acceptable Moisture content in this Irish Moss Powder?The moisture content in this Irish Moss Powder is below 5%. This offers better control over microbial growth and increases the overall shelf life.
Irish Moss Powder
Botanical Name: Chondrus crispus
Plant Part Used: Whole
Processing Method: Drying, Grinding
Irish moss or Pearl moss is a type of seaweed mostly grown in regions like Atlantic Canada, France, and Ireland. It is in the Gingartinaceae family and native to Central Europe. The seaweed is used as a stabilizing agent in processed foods. Gelatin for drinks, lotions, moisturisers are prepared using Irish moss. Its anti-viral properties reduce cough and cold symptoms. It is also helpful to improve digestive health.