{"product_id":"sea-moss-flakes","title":"Sea Moss Flakes (Irish Moss)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSea moss flakes are dried \u003cem\u003eChondrus crispus\u003c\/em\u003e, the red seaweed also known as Irish moss or carrageen moss. Soaked and blended, they set into a smooth sea moss gel for smoothies, and the same gel will thicken soups and sauces or set a pudding without gelatine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSets and thickens naturally:\u003c\/strong\u003e around half its dry weight is carrageenan, the seaweed gum that turns soaked, blended flakes into a soft gel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA plant-based alternative to gelatine:\u003c\/strong\u003e use the gel to set milk puddings and vegan desserts, or to give body to dairy-free drinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild once rinsed:\u003c\/strong\u003e a good rinse takes away most of the sea smell, so a spoonful of gel disappears into a smoothie.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlakes save time:\u003c\/strong\u003e the small pieces are easier to measure and soften faster than whole dried sea moss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains iodine and minerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e sea moss carries iodine, along with calcium, magnesium and potassium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic:\u003c\/strong\u003e harvested and processed to organic certification standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single js-acc-single\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- How to Use --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-uses\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-uses\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSea moss gel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse a small handful of flakes (about 10 g) in a sieve, then soak them in plenty of cool water for 4 hours or overnight until soft and swollen. Drain, rinse again and blend with about 300 ml of hot (not boiling) water until completely smooth. Pour it into a clean jar and refrigerate. It sets within a few hours and keeps for about a week, or freeze it in ice cube trays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing the gel:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tablespoon or two is plenty in a smoothie. Stir a few spoonfuls through soups and sauces to thicken them, or blend some into warm milk with honey and a pinch of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-nutmeg\"\u003eNutmeg\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-cinnamon-powder\"\u003eCinnamon Powder\u003c\/a\u003e for an old-style Irish moss drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-kelp-powder\"\u003eKelp Powder\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-bladderwrack\"\u003eBladderwrack\u003c\/a\u003e are the brown seaweeds in the range, better suited to seasoning and herbal tea than to setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- Good to Know --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-notes\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-notes\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eIrish moss and Iceland moss often get mixed up, but they are quite different things. Irish moss is a red seaweed, Iceland moss is a lichen, and neither is actually a moss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eCarrageenan, the thickener numbered 407 on ingredient lists, takes its name from carrageen, the old name for this seaweed. The name sea moss is now used for several warm-water seaweeds as well, and \u003cem\u003eChondrus crispus\u003c\/em\u003e is the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eHome brewers add about a teaspoon of Irish moss to a 20 litre batch in the last 15 minutes of the boil. The carrageenan binds proteins so they settle out as the wort cools, which helps the beer clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSea moss contains iodine and levels vary between harvests. Keep servings small, and check with your doctor first if you have a thyroid condition or are pregnant. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"herbcottage","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":49249132773476,"sku":"so-sea-moss-flakes-50g","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":49249132806244,"sku":"so-sea-moss-flakes-200g","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0039\/7780\/5924\/files\/sea-moss-flakes.jpg?v=1789344933","url":"https:\/\/www.herbcottage.com.au\/products\/sea-moss-flakes","provider":"Mudbrick Herb Cottage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}