Irish Moss Powder

Irish moss powder is dried, ground sea moss, a red seaweed harvested from the sea. It is naturally rich in iodine, as seaweeds are, and it is best known in the kitchen as a plant-based thickener and gelling agent. We sell it by weight from the bulk section.

Whisk a small amount into smoothies, puddings, plant-based milks, soups or raw desserts, or blend it with water to make a sea moss gel to keep in the fridge. Because it comes straight from the sea, an occasional shell fragment can turn up. Keep the powder sealed in a dry cupboard.

• Sold by weight from the bulk section
• Dried, ground Irish moss (sea moss)
• Naturally high in iodine
• Thickener for smoothies, puddings and gels

Irish moss is a species of red algae found along the northern Atlantic. Chondrus crispus has a history of traditional herbal use throughout Europe and holds a place within Irish folklore. Nowadays, this “superfood” seaweed is consumed for its vitamin and mineral content. Irish moss naturally contains carrageenan, a substance widely used for its thickening and stabilizing properties. Sprinkle Irish moss on vegetarian dishes, add it to broths, or boil with milk to create a jelly-like dessert dish.

Irish moss is a tough and stringy red, yellow, or purple seaweed growing up to 6 inches (250 mm) high on rocks in tidal pools along the northern Atlantic. Tide pools are an isolated pocket of seawater in the ocean’s intertidal zone. It is harvested to make carrageenan, a thickening agent for jellies, puddings, and soups, and is a traditional herbal remedy in Ireland.

Irish Moss Powder

Order online for same-day delivery across Halifax, Bedford and Dartmouth with Luminate Express, or have it shipped anywhere in Canada. You can also pick it up from either store — we'll email you when it's ready.