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What the heck is Irish moss?

geniusrawmodel23geniusrawmodel23 Raw Newbie
in Food Preparation

Really, what is it? And what can be subbed for it?

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  • heartshapedskyheartshapedsky Raw Newbie

    http://www.purejoyplanet.com/store/product_info…

    this link should answer loads of good questions about irish moss.

    xoxo- ami

  • germin8germin8 Raw Master

    I’ve never used it myself… it’s supposed to make things thicker or more gelatinous. I use agar instead; it’s easier to find.

  • geniusrawmodel23geniusrawmodel23 Raw Newbie

    ouch! $20 a pound?! I would really appreciate a cheaper option…....... thanks, germin8, for the agar suggestion.

  • germin8germin8 Raw Master

    Well, agar is $60+ per pound.

    You only need a little bit of Irish moss or agar flakes at a time. I’m not sure how long Irish moss keeps.

    Lecithin or chia seeds could be another substitute. Cheaper.

  • queenfluffqueenfluff Raw Newbie

    I just used Irish moss today to make a super thick raw mayo! I was so happy how thick it made my mayo and it doesn’t really have any taste so it didn’t change the taste of my mayo. I just love it. I bought the Irish Moss flakes for $7 for 6 oz from David Wolfes site. I have seen cheaper elsewhere though. Next time I’ll buy in bulk.

    You don’t need a lot of it to thicken things – a little goes a long way. I think it is little healthier to use since it is a sea vegetable.

    Everyone has used or eaten it before and probably didnt know it. It is normally seen under the name carrageenan. It is used in all sorts of foods and things like shampoos and conditioners to thicken. It is also used to make beer.

  • pianissimapianissima Raw Newbie

    don’t be afraid of the price cuz it doesn’t weigh hardly anything.

  • germin8germin8 Raw Master

    Wow, thanks for that informational post queenfluff. I’ve been wanting to try Irish Moss.

  • geniusrawmodel23geniusrawmodel23 Raw Newbie

    oooooookay, well agar’s out. Do you know where I could get irish moss? thanks for the info about it.

  • geniusrawmodel23geniusrawmodel23 Raw Newbie

    oh, other than online?

  • queenfluffqueenfluff Raw Newbie

    superkat92-

    The only places I can think of to buy it would either to be to check your asian stores or check a store that sells beer or wine making supplies. My bf made his own wild grape wine once and got some Irish Moss at the wine making supply store.

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