irish moss

• Nome comum de uma espécie de alga vermelha (Chondrus crispus) encontrada em costas rochosas do Atlântico Norte, usada como espessante em alimentos e bebidas e na medicina popular.

A common name for a type of red algae (Chondrus crispus) found on rocky shores of the North Atlantic, often used as a thickening agent in foods and beverages, and in traditional remedies.

1. Edible seaweedB2formal

   A type of red algae (Chondrus crispus) found on rocky shores of the Atlantic, used as a food thickener and in traditional medicine.

   Alga comestível

   • Irish moss is often used to make a gelatinous pudding.
   • She added Irish moss to the soup as a natural thickener.
   • Harvesting Irish moss is a traditional practice in coastal communities.

2. Thickening agentB2formal

   A substance derived from this seaweed, used in cooking and food production for its gelling properties.

   Espessante

   • Irish moss is a popular vegan alternative to gelatin.
   • The recipe calls for a tablespoon of dried Irish moss.
   • Many commercial ice creams contain Irish moss as a stabilizer.