Irish Moss Algae Powder - 250g
Irish moss (Chondrus crispus) powder, a red seaweed that is simply dried and ground. A natural, neutral-tasting gelling and thickening agent for smoothies, creams, soups and sauces. 250 g bag.
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Irish Moss seaweed powder, 250g
(Chondrus crispus)
🪸 Irish moss, or carrageen moss, is a red seaweed scientifically named Chondrus crispus. Although it is traditionally harvested in the North Atlantic (notably in Ireland, from which it takes its name), its cultivation has spread to other regions, including China. In China, this seaweed is known as "sheng chái" and has been eaten there for more than 2,000 years. In Europe, its use dates back to antiquity, when coastal communities, in particular the Celts, included it in their diet.
The manufacturing process for Irish moss powder is very simple. It is a raw powder. There are no other complicated processes. The Irish moss is dried directly in a dryer, then ground. The result is Irish moss powder.
🪸 How do you prepare it?
Unlike whole Irish moss, which needs several days of soaking, Irish moss powder is ready to use. It goes straight into your recipes, with no prior preparation.
> Basic preparation to make 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 smooth.
- Leave to thicken for 5 to 10 minutes.
The resulting gel can be used immediately, or kept for 3 to 4 days in the fridge, in an airtight jar.
🪸 How do you use it?
Irish moss powder is a natural thickener ideal for giving body to smoothies, creating raw or vegan dessert creams, stabilising mousses or toppings, lightly thickening soups and sauces, partially replacing gelling agents in raw pastries.Tip : For a perfectly smooth texture, first add the powder to a little lukewarm water to avoid lumps, or blend it directly with the liquid in your recipe.
Also find here our blog article with a recipe for: Vegetable stock with Irish Moss
✨ Discover the world of seaweed in the kitchen with Éric and Aurélie's appearance on the set of Télé Matin - France 2's flagship programme - and also watch a report filmed in Roscoff with Bretalg:✨ As well as this excerpt from a report by France 3 in which Eric introduces you to various fresh seaweeds:
🪸 Also discover our various books dedicated to seaweed:
- Algues au quotidien a book by Aurélie and Eric Viard, published by Editions Gallimard, to help you make better use of seaweed in your diet! Voted best cookbook in the world at the Gourmand Awards 2025 (SeaFood category) & Named best wellness cookbook of 2025 in France by the Académie Nationale de Cuisine
- Cuisiner les algues a book and recipe notebook co-written with BRETALG, published by Éditions Marie-Claire, containing 80 recipes to make you love seaweed!
🪸 Composition : Irish moss powder (Chondrus crispus), 100%. The average nutritional values per 100 g are given in the "Practical info" tab and in the CEVA data sheet below.
Complete nutritional data sheet from the Centre d'Étude et de Valorisation des Algues (per 100g of dried seaweed)✨ To find out more, read the following articles and many more in the Seaweed category of our blog:
Vegetable stock with Irish Moss: the alternative to bone broth
Seaweed proteins: the complete alternative to meat explained
🎧 As well as our podcast Algues au Quotidien !We searched at length for an Irish moss producer certified by Ecocert and competitive at international level - transported by ship - with the aim of offering you this seaweed at a price affordable for everyone.
🟢 Our supplier, based in China, is mainly devoted to producing natural plant extracts and manufacturing organic natural products. The company has its own plantation base for barley grass, chlorella and spirulina. Its premises have more than 20 tank reactors, an API production line compliant with GMP standards and several state-of-the-art analysis machines.
The company also has a 4600 m² workshop for high-quality plant extracts, equipped with numerous facilities, including three 6-tonne multifunctional extraction tanks, a high-efficiency concentration tower, a resin adsorption column and a spray-drying tower. The analysis centre of its Research and Development department is equipped with a large number of instruments for inspecting the quality of its products.
🟢 The company is also engaged in the research and development of food supplements of the highest quality on the market. With a department dedicated to organic farming to develop the research and sale of organic products, it holds EU/USDA/CANADA organic certificates and the ISO22000 quality and safety management system, as well as other related certificates.
Feel free to also read our blog article: Organic farming in China
Best before: 24/09/2027
- Ingredients : 100% Irish Moss
Packaging : Resealable kraft packaging
Sustainable, recycled packaging
- Storage : store in a cool, dry place, away from light
- Origin : Dongtai City, Jiangsu Province, China
- Average nutritional values : per 100 g of powder
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 72.4 kJ |
| Protein | 3.0 g |
| Fat | 0.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.8 g |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.3 µg |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 µg |
| Carotenoids | 42.9 mg |
| Provitamin A | 22,500 IU |
| Chlorophyll | 163 mg |
| Chlorophyll A | 77 mg |
| Calcium | 27.8 mg |
| Iron | 7.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 16 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
Average nutritional values, which may vary slightly from one natural batch to another.
- FAQ
How do you use Irish Moss powder?
Mix 1 teaspoon (2 to 3 g) of powder with 50 to 70 ml of hot, not boiling, water, whisk or blend until smooth, then leave to thicken for 5 to 10 minutes. You get a gel ready to add to your smoothies, dessert creams, sauces or raw pastries.
What is the difference between Irish Moss powder and whole Irish Moss?
Whole Irish Moss needs several days of soaking before use. The powdered version, on the other hand, is ready to use: it goes straight into your recipes, with no prior preparation.
How do you store Irish Moss powder?
Store the powder in a cool, dry place, away from light, in its resealable kraft packaging. Once the gel is prepared, it keeps for 3 to 4 days in the fridge, in an airtight jar.
Is Irish Moss suitable for a vegan and gluten-free diet?
Yes. It is a red seaweed of 100% plant origin, naturally gluten-free, which fits easily into a vegan diet as a natural thickener.
Where does the Irish Moss sold by Biovie come from?
Our Irish Moss is grown and dried in Dongtai City, in Jiangsu Province, China, by an Ecocert-certified supplier selected to offer this seaweed at a price affordable for everyone.
Can Irish Moss powder replace gelatine in a recipe?
Thanks to its natural gelling properties and neutral taste, it can partially replace gelling agents in raw pastries, or be used to stabilise mousses and toppings, without masking the other flavours in the recipe.
Updated: July 2026. Article approved by Éric Viard, founder of Biovie and ISTOM engineer, co-author of Algues au quotidien (Gallimard, 2024) - Best Cookbook in the World, Gourmand Cookbook Awards 2025, and Best Cookbook in France, Académie Nationale de Cuisine 2025.
Disclaimer: The information presented on this page is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any change to your diet or supplementation. As part of a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
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Bonjour,
Y-a-t-il des contre indications à consommer l'Irish Moss ?
Peut-on en consommer tous les jours ?
Est-il recommandé de faire des pauses ?
Merci beaucoup !
Y-a-t-il des contre indications à consommer l'Irish Moss ?
Peut-on en consommer tous les jours ?
Est-il recommandé de faire des pauses ?
Merci beaucoup !
Bonjour, l'Irish Moss (Chondrus crispus) est une algue qui mérite d'être utilisée avec mesure.
Points de vigilance :
1. Iode : l'Irish Moss contient de l'iode. En cas de trouble de la thyroïde, de traitement thyroïdien ou de sensibilité à l'iode, demandez un avis médical.
2. Grossesse / allaitement : par principe de précaution, demandez un avis médical.
3. Traitement anticoagulant ou trouble de la coagulation : demandez un avis médical.
4. L'Irish Moss contient beaucoup de mucilages (gel) : si vous n'en avez pas l'habitude, introduisez-la progressivement.
Peut-on en consommer tous les jours ? En petite quantité, oui : la dose courante est de 1 à 2 cuillères à soupe de gel par jour. Nous ne pouvons pas donner d'indication de santé sur cet aliment.
Faut-il faire des pauses ? Oui, c'est préférable. Pourquoi ?
Pour éviter une surcharge en iode et rester dans une logique de rythme, pas d'accumulation. Exemple simple : 3 semaines de prise, 1 semaine de pause.
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