Molasses

SweetenerBittersweetCaramelToffeeSmokyMineral

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 290
Protein (g): 0
Fat (g): 0
Carbs (g): 74.7
Fiber (g): —
Sodium (mg): 37

Mostly sugars with minimal protein and fat; mineral content varies by grade, with blackstrap typically higher.

Storage

Room temp: up to 365 days
Refrigerated: up to 730 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

Molasses is a thick, dark syrup obtained from refining sugarcane or sugar beets. It tastes bittersweet with deep caramel notes and a slight mineral edge, and it pours slowly and clings to spoons; used to sweeten and color baked goods, barbecue sauces, beans, and marinades; sold as light, dark, and blackstrap styles.

Sugarcane molasses developed in Caribbean and Brazilian sugar industries and spread to North America and Europe through maritime trade. Beet molasses emerged with industrial sugar-beet processing in temperate regions, and both appear across Southern U.S., Caribbean, and British cuisines.