PURE MOLASSES (500ml) / PULOT / BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES / BLACK TREACLE

Also known as: Molasses, Pulot, Blackstrap, Black treacle

Molasses is the dark, sweet, syrupy byproduct made during the extraction of sugars from sugarcane. How Molasses Is Made: During the sugar-making process, juice extracted from sugarcane or sugar beets is boiled down until the sugars crystallize and precipitate out. The syrup left over after crystallization is referred to as molasses. Typically, sugar cane juice undergoes three cycles of boiling and crystallization to extract as much sugar as possible. With each successive cycle, the leftover molasses contains less sugar.

Nutritional Content of Molasses: Because molasses is the leftover components of sugarcane juice after sugar is extracted, it contains a concentrated level of the vitamins and minerals that were present in the sugarcane itself. Molasses is particularly prized for its iron content, although it also contains other important minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium. The amount of these nutrients depends on the variety of molasses and the process used to make it. Blackstrap molasses tends to have the highest nutrient content because it is the most concentrated and has had the most sugar removed. Every brand and variety of molasses is made differently, so always check the nutrition label for the exact nutrient content.