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Carrageen / Irish Moss Cut (Chondrus crispus) - Bulk

Carrageen / Irish Moss Cut (Chondrus crispus) - Bulk

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INCI: Chondrus crispus

Carrageen, also known as Irish Moss (Chondrus crispus), is a dried sea vegetable traditionally simmered to create a soothing, gel-like preparation. It is widely used as a natural thickener in cooking and as a nourishing addition to drinks and broths. When prepared, it develops a soft, mucilaginous texture that many people use in comfort-style routines for the throat and digestion. Irish Moss is also popular in hair and skincare for its slip, hydration feel, and sea-mineral character.

This product is certified: Vegan and Food Grade.

  • Botanical Name: Chondrus crispus
  • Common Name: Carrageen, Irish Moss
  • Form: Dried cut seaweed
  • Texture When Prepared: Gel-forming, mucilaginous
  • Ingredient: Carrageen / Irish moss (Chondrus crispus)
  • Size Options: 250g, 500g or 1kg
  • Natural thickener and stabiliser for milk-based and plant-based recipes
  • Simmered gel preparations for cosy, soothing drinks
  • DIY skincare for hydration-focused, rinse-off masks and washes
  • Haircare gels and conditioning-style masks for slip and manageability

    This product is suitable for:

  • Home cooks looking for a natural thickener and stabiliser
  • Makers preparing sea-mineral gels for hair and skincare routines
  • Those who enjoy traditional simmered preparations and broths
  • This product is not for:

  • Anyone wanting an instant thickener that requires no simmering
  • Those who dislike sea-vegetable aroma or taste
  • People looking for a pre-made gel product
  • As a Simmered Gel: Simmer a small amount in water or milk until a gel forms, then strain well before use.
  • As a Thickener: Add prepared gel to recipes to support texture and body.
  • As a Hair Mask: Apply prepared gel to hair, leave briefly, then rinse thoroughly.
  • As a Rinse-Off Mask: Blend a small amount of prepared gel into mask formulas, apply briefly, then rinse.
  • Processing Tip: Strain very well for smoother texture in drinks and gels.
  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, seek professional advice before using seaweed products.
  • If you have a thyroid condition or take thyroid medication, seek advice before using iodine-containing sea vegetables.
  • Discontinue use if any adverse reaction occurs.
  • Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Q: Does this make a gel like aloe vera?
A: It forms a food-style gel when simmered, but it is not the same as aloe gel and will have a sea-vegetable character.

Q: Can I use it in both food and cosmetics?
A: Yes, it is commonly used as a thickener in recipes and as a gel base in rinse-off hair and skincare routines.

Q: Why is straining important?
A: Straining removes fine seaweed particles for a smoother result in drinks, gels, and masks.

About These Botanicals

This product is grown in an organic and regenerative fashion with as minimal use of insecticides, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides as possible, in certified organic fertilizer. The product is certified food grade. It is not certified organic. Suitable for Kosher, Halaal and Hindi diets.

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