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unusual facts about Iceland moss


Iceland moss

It forms a nutritious and easily digested amylaceous food, being used in place of starch in some preparations of cocoa.


Bread in Europe

In some areas, grain was made to go further using dulse (Palmaria palmata; in Icelandic, söl), Iceland moss (Cetraria islandica; in Icelandic, fjallagrös) or Irish moss (Chondrus crispus; in Icelandic, fjörugrös) in compotes and breads.


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