Ingredient

Sugar Cane Molasses

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use molasses primarily as a sweetener and coloring agent, adding a distinctive dark …

What it is

Sugar cane molasses is a thick, dark syrup produced during the refining of sugar from sugar cane. It is a byproduct of the sugar-making process, with different grades depending on how many times the sugar crystals are removed from the syrup. It has a rich, slightly bitter flavor.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use molasses primarily as a sweetener and coloring agent, adding a distinctive dark color and robust flavor to baked goods, candies, and sauces. It also contributes moisture and a chewy texture to products like gingerbread and licorice.

Health notes

Molasses is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It contains some minerals, such as iron and calcium, but in amounts that are not nutritionally significant at typical consumption levels. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated molasses, and it is considered safe for consumption.

Allergen info

Molasses is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Sugar Cane Molasses

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Topco Associates, Inc. Licorice All Sorts Classic Candies, Licorice All Sorts Candy 400kcal 2.5Protein 6.2Fat 85Carbs Whole Foods Market, Inc. 365 Everyday Value, Mini Corn Dogs Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 28% DV per serving 211kcal 7.9Protein 5.3Fat 31.6Carbs Monogram Food Solutions LLC Chicken Corn Dogs, Batter Dipped Chicken Franks On A Stick Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 32% DV per serving 254kcal 7.0Protein 11.3Fat 29.6Carbs Monogram Food Solutions LLC Mini Chicken Franks Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 37% DV per serving 250kcal 7.9Protein 11.8Fat 28.9Carbs Minor's, Bourbon Style Sauce Nestle USA Inc. Minor's, Bourbon Style Sauce Other Cooking Sauces 211kcal 0Protein 0Fat 52.6Carbs Upton's Naturals Co Pre-Cooked Pad See Ew Sauce, Tofu And Vegetables With Rice Noodles And Sesame Seeds Real Meal Kit, Pad See Ew Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners 211kcal 3.3Protein 6.7Fat 33.3Carbs Starbucks Coffee Company Pumpkin Spice Flavored Cookie Straws, Pumpkin Spice Cookies & Biscuits 462kcal 7.7Protein 15.4Fat 76.9Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. English Licorice Allsorts Candy Candy High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 400kcal 0Protein 6.7Fat 83.3Carbs Walgreens Co. Assorts Licorice, Assorts Candy High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving 400kcal 0Protein 6.7Fat 83.3Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Assorted Licorice Candy, Assorted Licorice Candy High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 414kcal 0Protein 5.2Fat 86.2Carbs Dutch Valley Food Distributors, Inc. Licorice Allsort Candy 400kcal 0Protein 6.7Fat —Carbs Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites, Chocolate Chip Imageset Graphics Inc. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites, Chocolate Chip Crusts & Dough High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 480kcal 4Protein 24Fat 64Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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