Later in the 19th century carrageen _ popularly known as " Irish moss, " even though it is is not a moss at all, but a dark purplish-red seaweed that grows in pools and on rocks _ was used as a remedy for chest ailments and as a jelling agent for puddings.
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In some areas, grain was made to go further using Dulse ( " Palmaria palmata "; ), Iceland Moss ( " Cetraria islandica "; IS : fjallagr�s ) or Irish Moss ( " Chondrus crispus "; ) in compotes and breads, or by flattening the dough so thin that the bread became almost transparent.
