Irish moss
Chondrus crispus

TASTE

Intense crustacean

COLOR

Red; changes to green when cooked

TEXTURE

Cartilaginous

FORM

Small and branched

PROPERTIES

High soluble fiber content. Among the minerals, its iodine content stands out. Fat-free and sugar-free.

HABITAT IN GALICIA

Irish moss is most often found in the fringe that is visible at low tide on coasts open to the waves. It is very abundant in gently sloping rocky areas. It is often found forming a horizon below the star moss.

IN THE KITCHEN

For the preparation of healthy infusions

For thickening sauces

Boiled in salads, soups, creams, scrambled eggs, stews and casseroles.

Battered and fried

In dairy and baked goods and as a thickener in sauces, jams and desserts

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