Ingredient

The Following: Molasses

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Molasses is used as a sweetener and flavoring agent in a wide variety of …

What it is

Molasses is a thick, dark syrup produced during the refining of sugar cane or sugar beets into sugar. It is a byproduct of the sugar-making process, with different types (like light, dark, and blackstrap) resulting from how many times the sugar crystals are removed.

Why it's used

Molasses is used as a sweetener and flavoring agent in a wide variety of baked goods, including cookies, cakes, and breads. Its distinct color and flavor also contribute to the taste and appearance of products like gingerbread and baked beans.

Health notes

Molasses is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It contains some minerals, such as iron and calcium, but in amounts typically too small to significantly impact nutrient intake. JECFA has evaluated molasses and established an acceptable daily intake.

Allergen info

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

Products containing The Following: Molasses

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ROSELAND Pork Baby Back Ribs In Honey Garlic BBQ Sauce Cooked & Prepared High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 193kcal 13.6Protein 10.7Fat 12.1Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Full Circle, Flax & Grain Bread Breads & Buns 250kcal 10.7Protein 5.4Fat 42.9Carbs Rich Products Corporation Cookies, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies & Biscuits 500kcal 5.9Protein 20.6Fat 67.7Carbs Whole Foods Market, Inc. 365 Everyday Value, Fiber Bread, Oat & Honey, Oat & Honey Breads & Buns 233kcal 11.6Protein 3.5Fat 44.2Carbs Cookiebaker, LLC Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake With Icing Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 532kcal 3.8Protein 27.9Fat 68.3Carbs Northern Confections Inc Moose Attack Fudge Candy High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 421kcal 3.5Protein 15.8Fat 70.2Carbs Farmington Foods, Inc. Boneless Pork Loin Chop In Sweet & Smoky BBQ Sauce, Boneless Pork Loin Chop Cooked & Prepared High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 161kcal 17.0Protein 4.5Fat 12.5Carbs Alfred Nickles Bakery Inc. Cinnamon Sweet Rolls Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 333kcal 7.0Protein 8.8Fat 56.1Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. The Bakery, Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 486kcal 4.0Protein 24.3Fat 62.2Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. The Bakery, Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwich Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 500kcal 2.9Protein 26.5Fat 64.7Carbs

Whole Foods Market, Inc. Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread, Whole Wheat Breads & Buns 233kcal 11.6Protein 3.5Fat 44.2Carbs Supervalu, Inc. Split Top Wheat Bread Breads & Buns 250kcal 10.7Protein 3.6Fat 46.4Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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