Unsulfured Blackstrap Molasses

Unsulfured blackstrap molasses is more than just a natural sweetener. It’s full of health promoting vitamins and minerals and makes a great nutritional supplement.

Molasses is the dark, syrupy liquid that is left behind when sugar cane is made into white sugar.

There are 3 different grades of molasses. The first and second grades are fairly sweet. Blackstrap molasses is the third grade.

It’s not very sweet, but it does have the highest vitamin and mineral content of all three grades.

What kind of Molasses is the Best?

The best choice is unsulfured organic blackstrap molasses from organic sugar cane. Organic cane is more likely to be grown in mineral rich soil. That will help the end product to be especially high in nutrients.

Try to avoid non-organic molasses if you can. Sugar cane harvesters of non-organic sugar cane may use defoliant chemicals to make the sugar cane leaves fall off. The defoliant makes the cane much easier to harvest, but the chemical residues can end up in your molasses. Non-organic brands may also contain other chemical sprays and fertilizers.

Look for brands that say “unsulfured.” Sulfur is an unhealthy chemical additive. It is used as a preservative. Some people are sensitive to sulfur, so it’s best to avoid it altogether.

Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Blackstrap Molasses doesn't contain any sulfur. This molasses has a really nice flavor.

Nutrients in Blackstrap Molasses

Here's what you'll get if you take just 1 tablespoon of blackstrap molasses:

4.5 mg of useable iron - You'll get more iron per serving than red meat! And, there's no need to worry about fat or cholesterol. That makes molasses an excellent addition to your diet if you're vegan, vegetarian, pregnant, or suffering from anemia. It is also great for children and adolescents who need more iron.

Calcium - About the same amount of calcium that you'd get in a glass of cow's milk.

Magnesium and Potassium - about 20 percent of the RDA (recommended daily allowance).

Vitamin B - Molasses is high in vitamin B complex. B vitamins help your body cope with stress.

Chromium - Your body uses chromium to help keep your blood sugar levels stable. You’ll find a fair amount of this trace mineral in molasses.

Other Minerals - Molasses also contains manganese, copper, and selenium.

Other Health Benefits

Adding this healthy sweetener to your diet can help your body to heal. Here is how blackstrap molasses can help you:

Arthritis - It can help to relieve your stiff joints.

Anemia - It can help you feel energized again if you’re experiencing the chronic fatigue of iron-deficiency anemia.

Grey hair - Rumor has it that taking molasses often enough can help your grey hairs return to their original color. If it works for you, drop me a line and let me know.

Your Stories!

Here's what Amy from Waxhaw, NC has to say about blackstrap molasses:

"I am an avid user of blackstrap molasses (BSM), Wholesome Sweetenersbrand. I stated using BSM years ago to cure my anemia brought on by heavy menses caused ovarian cysts....

The BSM cured the anemia in just a few weeks, shrunk my cysts down, and I am every 28 days with little or no bleeding.

I can't believe that BSM shrunk my ovarian cysts AND I have no more clotting! It's every 28 days on the spot. I truly believe that if I omitted it from my daily regimen, my menstrual cycle and hormonal issues would be my ruin.

I have medium brown hair and noticed it got darker at the root! Hence I have little or no grey hair to speak of at 40! I am very healthy thanks to BSM, mother natures miracle in a bottle.

I like to take 1 cup of water with 2 tbsp BSM in it. Heat it up, then pour it over ice. Add milk to your liking. It makes a latte kind of drink....More palatable than taking it straight!"

Another reader, Nizarali from Kenya had this to say:

"My daughter living in Canada came to visit me and mentioned that she was suffering from constipation due to iron tabs she was taking for low iron levels.

We had her Iron levels checked out ( very low ) and for three weeks she took a tablespoon of blackstrap molasses with water first thing in the morning.

After three weeks the lab reports showed her Iron levels as normal!"

Simply amazing! This is important information for everyone with low iron levels. You don't have to live your life tired all the time! Thanks for sharing Nizarali! ~ Michelle

Here's what Jan Harrison from Moray, United Kingdom shared:

"I had severe anemia for many years and was on anextremely high dose of iron tablets but with very little effect.

Since taking a teaspoon of BSM most mornings over a year my iron levels are now showing at normal levels. It helps to keep me more regular as well and I am not nearly astired as I used to be.

If I stop taking it for a length of time, some of thesymptoms return so I know it is the BSM that is helping."

Thanks for sharing that Jan! BSM is great, isn't it? ~ Michelle

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Adding Molasses to your Diet

If eating it straight does not sound appealing to you, try these tasty ideas:

• Add it to your morning cereal


• Add it to your smoothies


• Make it into a delicious hot drink by adding 1 – 3 tsp. to warm or hot soy milk, rice milk, almond milk, or another milk type beverage of your choice. This is one of my favorite hot drinks. Yummy!


• If you don’t want to take molasses with milk, try adding it to some water. The taste reminds me of prune juice. You can also try adding it to juice.


• Use it to replace some of the sugar or other sweeteners in your favorite recipes. It tastes great in cookies and gingerbread.


• Add it to baked beans to give them a more robust flavor

How Much to Take?

Keep in mind that molasses does contain a fair amount of sugar. You definitely do not want to overdo it.

If you are worried about low iron levels, here’s my suggestion: Add a wide variety of iron rich foods to your diet. Don’t rely on just one iron rich food item.

Shelf Life

Unopened containers of molasses can last for 2 years or longer. To help your molasses stay fresh, be sure to store it in a tightly sealed container. Keep it in the fridge or in a clean, dry place.