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0 Irish Moss Algae Powder - 250g
Irish Moss Seaweed Powder
250g Format
€19.90
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Irish Moss seaweed powder, 250g
(Chondrus crispus)
🪸 Irish moss, or moss of Ireland, is a red algae scientifically named Chondrus crispus. Although it is traditionally harvested in the North Atlantic (notably in Ireland, from which it gets its name), its cultivation has spread to other regions, including China. In China, this seaweed is known as "sheng chái" and has been used in traditional medicine for over 2,000 years for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In Europe, its use dates back to antiquity, where coastal communities, particularly the Celts, incorporated it into their diet.
The process of making Irish moss powder is very simple. It is a raw powder. There are no other complicated processes. Irish moss is directly dried in a dryer, then ground. This results in Irish moss powder.
🪸 How to prepare it ?
Unlike whole Irish moss, which requires soaking for several days, powdered Irish moss is ready to use. It can be used directly in your recipes without any prior preparation.
Basic preparation for poTo obtain an Irish Moss gel :
- Mix 1 teaspoon (2 to 3 g) of powder with 50 to 70 ml of hot (not boiling) water.
- Whisk or blend until a smooth texture is achieved.
- Let thicken for 5 to 10 minutes.
The obtained gel can beused immediately, or stored for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator, in an airtight jar.
🪸 How to use it ?
Powdered Irish moss is an ideal natural thickener for give smoothies some body, create raw or vegan dessert creams, stabilize foams or toppings, Slightly thicken soups and sauces, partially replace gelling agents in raw pastries.Tip : For a perfectly smooth texture, first add the powder to a little warm water to avoid lumps, or blend it directly with the liquid in your recipe.
Also find our blog article here with a recipe for: Vegetable broth with Irish Moss
✨ Discover the world of seaweed in cooking during Éric and Aurélie's appearance on the set of Télé Matin - the flagship show of France 2 - and also watch a report filmed in Roscoff with Bretalg:✨ As well as this excerpt from a report produced by France 3 where Eric introduces you to various fresh seaweeds:
🪸 Also discover our various books dedicated to algae:
- Seaweed in everyday life A book by Aurélie and Eric Viard, published by Editions Galilimard, to help you better utilize the benefits of seaweed in your diet! Voted the best cookbook in the world at the Gourmand Awards 2025 (Seafood category) & Named the best wellness cookbook of 2025 in France by the National Academy of Cuisine.
- Cooking with seaweed a book and recipe journal co-written with BRETALG, at Éditions Marie-Claire, containing 80 recipes to make you love seaweed !
🪸 On the nutritional level, Irish moss is a vegan and gluten-free source of many essential nutrients, including vitamins B2, B12, C, D, and E, as well as minerals such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, and iodine.
It also contains omega-3 fatty acids and prebiotic fibers beneficial for digestive health.Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties contribute to supporting the immune system and protecting against various infections.
Complete nutritional profile of the Center for the Study and Valorization of Algae (for 100g of dehydrated seaweed)
✨ To learn more, check out our following articles and many others on the Algae category from our blog:
Irish Moss: The Marine Superfood with Numerous Health Benefits
Vegetable broth with Irish Moss: the alternative to bone broth
Seaweed and Microalgae: Benefits, Nutrients, Culinary Uses
Demystifying the relationship between algae and the thyroid
Fucoidan: Unveiling the Benefits of Brown Algae for Inspired Longevity
Seaweed: the superfoods of the sea, allies for your health and the planet
Fucoxanthin: Can this brown algae really help with weight loss ?
Okinawa diet and seaweed: the longevity secret of Japanese centenarians
Plant-based iron: why algae outperforms red meat
Algae proteins: the complete alternative to meat decoded
We have extensively searched for an Irish moss producer certified by Ecocert and competitive at the international level - transported by ship - with the aim of offering you this seaweed at an affordable price for everyone.
🟢 Our supplier, located in China, is primarily dedicated to the production of natural plant extracts and the manufacturing of organic natural products. The company has its own plantation base for barley grass, chlorella, and spirulina. Their facilities are equipped with more than 20 tank reactors, a GMP-compliant API production line, and several state-of-the-art analytical machines.
The company also has a 4600 m² workshop for high-quality plant extracts, equipped with numerous facilities, including three multifunctional 6-ton extraction tanks, a high-efficiency concentration tower, a resin adsorption column, and a spray drying tower. Their Research and Development service's analysis center is equipped with a large number of instruments for inspecting the quality of their products.
🟢 The company is also committed to the research and development of the highest quality dietary supplements on the market. It has a dedicated organic farming department to develop the research and sale of organic products and holds organic certificates from the EU/USDA/CANADA and the ISO22000 quality and safety management system, as well as other related certificates.
Feel free to also check out our blog post: Organic farming in China
- Ingredients : 100% Irish Moss
- Conservation : keep in a cool, dry place, away from light
- Origin Dongtai City, Jiangsu Province, China
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