Organic Irish Moss Algae Powder - 250g

Irish Moss seaweed powder, certified organic
250 g format

€19.90

Tax included

Organic Irish Moss Algae Powder, 250g

(Chondrus crispus)

🪸 Irish moss, or Irish sea moss, 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 algae 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.

In cooking, Irish moss is prized for its Natural gelling properties. His neutral taste allows it to be easily integrated into various culinary preparations without masking other flavors. It is Often used in soups, sauces, and broths to add depth to recipes. Its natural thickening power makes it ideal for smoothies, creams, and even some pastry preparations.. Its extract, carrageenan, is commonly used in the food industry to improve the texture of various products.

🪸 How to prepare it ?

> For raw dessertsSoak 5 to 10g of Irish moss in 1 cup of water, and place everything in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Let it soak for 1 to 3 days. When you're ready to use it, drain the water (but do not rinse it under the tap). Add a new cup of water and blend with a blender to obtain a paste, which you can store in a jar in the refrigerator for up to a week. Incorporate the paste into your recipe to achieve a light and fluffy mousse or pie filling, or add it to smoothies.

> For soups and sauces: Simply add the powder to your preparation (about 1 teaspoon for a liter of hot water)

🪸 Also find 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 !

- 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 Promotion of Algae (for 100g of dehydrated seaweed)

> To learn more, check out our blog articles:

Seaweed and microalgae: Benefits, nutrients, culinary uses

Demystifying the Relationship Between Algae and the Thyroid

We have extensively searched for a producer of Irish moss certified by Ecocert and competitive at the international level - shipped by boat - 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

Date of birth: 01/22/2027

- Ingredients : 100% Irish Moss

- Conservation : keep in a cool, dry place, away from light

- Origin Dongtai City, Jiangsu Province, China