{"id":143284,"date":"2020-06-15T13:38:59","date_gmt":"2020-06-15T12:38:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthtian.com\/?p=143284"},"modified":"2022-09-30T13:13:31","modified_gmt":"2022-09-30T13:13:31","slug":"molasses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thegloor.com\/molasses\/","title":{"rendered":"Molasses: Types, Uses, Benefits, and Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Molasses is a sweetener that is gotten as a byproduct from the extraction of sugar from sugar beets<\/a> or sugarcane. It is a brown syrup that is very popular in countries where sugar beets and sugarcane are cultivated heavily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In sugar making process, sugar beets or sugarcane is crushed, and the juice is extracted. The extracted juice is boiled until the sugar crystallizes, leaving a thick brown syrup called molasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The process is repeated several times, and a different type of molasses is produced each time. Molasses can vary in sweetness, nutritional value\/content, and color depending on the quantity of sugar that has been extracted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The common types of molasses vary in flavor\/sweetness, color, consistency, and sugar content. They are gotten from each boiling cycle of sweet beets or sugarcane juice. They are listed below;<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is the syrup left from the first boiling cycle of sweet beets or sugarcane juice. It contains the highest sugar content, which makes it the sweetest among the various types of molasses. It also has the lightest color and a mild flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is the syrup left from the second boiling cycle of sweet beets or sugarcane juice. It contains less sugar, and it’s darker than light molasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is syrup left from the third boiling cycle of sweet beets or sugarcane juice. It has a bitter flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of it’s benefits include;<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is called sulfured molasses because it contains sulfur oxide, which acts as a preservative and prevents molasses from spoiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other substitutes for molasses include;<\/p>\n\n\n\n Molasses is a sweetener that has proven to be not just a sweetener but a healthy one. It is mostly used for;<\/p>\n\n\n\n Any type of molasses should be stored in a cool, dry place such as a cupboard or kitchen shelf. Make sure you wipe the rim of the container or jar clean after each use before you secure the lid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also store it in the refrigerator if your kitchen gets warm. Exposing molasses to heat can cause bacteria growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Molasses has a shelf life of about two years when unopened and about a year when opened. When you notice discolored patched or off-odor from molasses, then it is no longer good for use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unlike refined sugar, molasses contains vital minerals and vitamins. The amount of nutrients present depends on the type of molasses. Blackstrap molasses has the highest nutrient content among the various types of molasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1tbs of molasses contains the following amounts of the daily recommended nutrient value: Calcium 3%, Iron<\/a> 5%, potassium<\/a> 6%, selenium<\/a> 6%, vitamin B6 8%, copper<\/a> 11%, magnesium<\/a> 12%, and manganese<\/a> 13%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Molasses is also high in sugar which is good for children between the age of 2 to 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some known benefits of molasses are listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although molasses is a good alternative for refined sugar, taking too much-added sugar could have diverse effects on one’s health, especially people with diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consuming molasses in large quantities may cause digestive system disorders such as diarrhea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although molasses has lots of health benefits, it is not advisable for one to depend on molasses as the major source of these nutrients. Too much consumption of molasses may not be good for adults as some brands of molasses contains lots of sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eating other healthy foods such as nuts, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, eggs, etc. is also important for healthy growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n References;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTypes of Molasses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Light Molasses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Dark Molasses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Blackstrap Molasses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Sulfured molasses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Uses of Molasses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How to Store Molasses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Nutrition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Potential Benefits of Molasses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Possible Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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