Product detailed description

Dried Irish Sea Moss - a unique plant-based alternative to gelatin or collagen, used in cooking as a thickener and stabilizer

Dried Irish Sea Moss is a type of red algae (Chondrus crispus) that stands out for its culinary and cosmetic uses. It grows mainly on the rocky coasts of the Atlantic Ocean and, as the name suggests, is mostly collected in the region of Ireland. Due to its properties, it is often referred to as a plant-based alternative to gelatin or collagen.

It is important to rinse Irish moss thoroughly before use. This removes the salt and leaves a neutral taste. After soaking and blending in water, a gel is formed, which serves as a thickener and stabilizer. You can use it in the kitchen to prepare both sweet and savory dishes. It gives them a thicker, more stable (homogeneous) and smoother consistency. It is suitable, for example, for making homemade cheeses, yogurts, creams, ice cream, candies, cheesecakes, no-bake cakes, fruit cakes with gelatin and raw desserts. It also thickens spreads, sauces or soups perfectly. It can even replace eggs in recipes because it has excellent binding properties.

Dried Irish sea moss is not only a great addition to the kitchen, it is also popular in cosmetics. Thanks to its ability to retain water, it is added to moisturizing soaps, creams, face masks and shampoos. This makes it a universal product that can be used in every household. It has a 100% plant-based composition, making it suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Dried Irish Sea Moss and Its Benefits

• dried red seaweed (Chondrus crispus)
• great kitchen helper
• forms a gel after soaking and mixing in water
• used as a thickener and stabilizer
• plant-based alternative to gelatin and collagen
• suitable for both savory and sweet cuisine
• ideal for homemade cheeses, yogurts, unbaked cakes
• it is used in raw cuisine
• suitable for the production of moisturizing soaps, creams and other cosmetics
• ideal for vegetarians and vegans

Composition

Dried Irish sea moss (Chondrus crispus).

Dosage

Rinse well before use. Then soak the seaweed in a container with enough water to completely submerge it for 4 to 12 hours, absorb the water and soften it. You can consume it as is or mix it into smoothies, cocktails, etc. You can also soak the seaweed in warm water and blend it into a gel for use in desserts, yogurt bowls, creams or cakes and other dishes. Alternatively, it can be used as a thickener when cooking soups, rice porridges and other dishes.

Nutritional values table

*Reference intake value for an average adult (8400 kJ/ 2000 kcal).

Notice

Store in a dry place out of direct sunlight at room temperature.