Seaweed, Irishmoss, Raw: How Many Grams in a Cup?
Raw Irish moss seaweed has a firm, gelatinous texture and briny flavor.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| Cups | g |
|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 10 |
| 1/4 cup | 20 |
| 1/3 cup | 27 |
| 1/2 cup | 40 |
| 2/3 cup | 53 |
| 3/4 cup | 60 |
| 1 cup | 80 |
| 1 1/2 cups | 120 |
| 2 cups | 160 |
Soak and rinse, then simmer to thicken puddings, vegan gels, or use in broths and salads.
FAQ
- Does sifting Seaweed, Irishmoss, Raw change the cup weight?
- Yes — sifted Seaweed, Irishmoss, Raw is lighter per cup because of added air. The table uses unsifted values; reduce by 15–20 % for sifted recipes.
- Is it safe to swap Seaweed, Irishmoss, Raw for a similar powder at the same gram weight?
- For structure/mass yes, but leavening strength varies — baking powder is ~3× weaker than baking soda at equal mass. Check the chemistry, not just the weight.