{"product_id":"irish-moss-powder","title":"Irish Moss Powder (Chondrus crispus) — Bulk Dried Sea Vegetable","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIrish Moss Powder \u003cem\u003e(Chondrus crispus)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIrish Moss is one of the most nutritionally remarkable sea vegetables in the world — a small, fan-shaped red algae that grows along the rocky Atlantic coastlines of Ireland, Britain, and the northeastern United States, and has been harvested and used as a food and botanical preparation by coastal communities for centuries. Rich in iodine, sulfur, calcium, potassium, and a wide range of trace minerals, Irish Moss has experienced a remarkable resurgence of interest in contemporary wellness culture, driven in part by its use as a natural thickener and its reputation as a nutritive botanical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Irish Moss is certified organic, carefully dried and ground to a fine powder to preserve its full nutritional and botanical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBotanical Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chondrus crispus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gigartinaceae (Red algae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Irish Moss, Carrageen Moss, Carrageenan, Pearl Moss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Part Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole thallus (the entire algae body)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried and ground to powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified Organic \/ Sustainably Harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atlantic Coast (Ireland \/ North America)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, pale cream to light tan powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild, oceanic, slightly briny\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild, slightly briny, neutral — blends easily into foods and beverages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChondrus crispus is a small red alga that grows to about 20 cm in length, forming fan-shaped or branching fronds that range in color from greenish-yellow to dark purple depending on light exposure. It grows attached to rocks in the intertidal and subtidal zones of the North Atlantic, from Ireland and Britain to the northeastern coast of North America. Irish Moss has been harvested along the Irish coast since at least the 4th century CE and became a critical food source during the Irish Famine of the 1840s, when coastal communities survived in part by eating it. It is the natural source of carrageenan — a family of sulfated polysaccharides widely used as a thickening and gelling agent in the food industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIrish Moss has been used as a food and botanical preparation in Irish and British coastal communities for over a thousand years. It was a staple food of the Irish poor and was used to make a traditional drink called “carrageen moss pudding.” It was introduced to North America by Irish immigrants and has been used in Caribbean folk medicine, particularly in Jamaica, where it is prepared as a traditional tonic drink. In contemporary wellness culture it has become one of the most popular nutritive botanicals, valued for its mineral content and its use as a natural thickener in plant-based cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuggested Preparations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoothies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add 1–2 teaspoons of powder to smoothies for a nutritive boost and natural thickening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSea Moss Gel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rehydrate powder in water to create a gel for use in recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary Thickener:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use as a natural thickener in soups, sauces, desserts, and plant-based recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal Blends:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs with Bladderwrack, Burdock Root, and Elderberry in nutritive formulas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Sourcing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Certified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Sustainably Harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Identity Verified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ No Additives or Fillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Small Batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place. Properly stored, dried Irish Moss powder maintains its quality for 1–2 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Note on Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product is sold as a food ingredient and botanical supplement for culinary, educational, and traditional use. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Irish Moss is high in iodine — those with thyroid conditions should consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a health condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery purchase supports Twin Dragons Botanical Institute’s mission of botanical conservation, responsible sourcing, and the preservation of plant knowledge for future generations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51584054362411,"sku":"SQ3586028","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3333\/0731\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_1c631fa3-91ca-419a-82e6-8d0d24fd9866.png?v=1764892484","url":"https:\/\/twin-dragons.com\/products\/irish-moss-powder","provider":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}