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Molasses 101

What is molasses?

Molasses is the viscous liquid left behind after sugar is removed from sugarcane or sugar beet juice, and is best known for creating brown sugar.

Where is molasses from?

Sweet Harvest Foods molasses comes from sugar cane which is a tropical grass that flourishes in hot, wet climates.

How is molasses produced?

Sugar cane (a perennial grass) is harvested every year in the fall. During harvest it’s stripped of leaves. The juice is extracted, usually by cutting, crushing or mashing, then boiled.

What’s the difference between golden and blackstrap molasses?

Golden molasses is the result of the early boilings of sugar cane. It is sweeter, lighter in color, and has a higher sugar content. Blackstrap molasses is the result of the later boilings of sugar cane. It is darker in color, has a lower sugar count and has a stronger more robust flavor.

What is molasses used for?

Molasses is best known for creating brown sugar and used in baked goods, candies, baked beans, barbeque sauce, marinades, desserts, cookies and pies.

Does molasses fall under CA Prop 65?

Molasses is a product that falls under the California Proposition 65 law, for more information on that please click here.

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Where does Sweet Harvest Foods source its Molasses?

We have strong relationships with global industry-leading molasses suppliers. With trusted relationships and a shorter supply chain, we ensure the highest level of traceability and authenticity for our molasses.

What molasses offerings are available?

We offer molasses in golden and blackstrap varieties.

What packaging is available for molasses?

Our molasses is available in jugs, pails, drums and totes.

How do I get pricing for your molasses?

For pricing and more product specs, please submit our form at https://sweetharvestfoods.com/request-a-quote/.

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