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Copper
Posted by Don (Texas ) on 01/21/2020
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So what brand has more copper in it? Most of the labels don't mention the copper content. So how are we to know?
Iron Content
Posted by Robert Henry (Ten Mile, Tn) on 01/16/2017
KIT,,,,,,, our BSM is 3% iron and there is no way a molasses can have 20%. I think that is 20% of what the FDA recommends daily. Suggest you reread the label. I use a tbsp of BSM in my coffee every morning. My back PT is at the age where she needs iron, but pills cause her grief. She was not aware of the iron content of BSM. I cannot believe what health folks and MD's don't know. They need to read EC.
Daughter from Atlanta came in with a bad cold. I put her on apple juice and Echinacea and Gold Seal and she was good the next day. Folks need to understand that it is your immune system that solves your ailment. Pharma can help your symptoms, but not solve your problem. Your body does that.
Our pioneers learned about Echinacea from the Western Native Americans.
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House of Herbs Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Michael (New Zealand) on 03/07/2017
Hello Sleger,
My Organic Molasses claims to be Unsulphered and to be a good source of Vitamin B6, Potassium, Calcium and Iron. Says it is USDA, organic and Fair-trade certified. Fields are not burned, the sugar mill is energy self-sufficient and the crushed cane is used to generate electricity!!
Not sure if a sulphured version would matter to me but I must follow up on that one - my MSM tablets are not agreeing with my stomach sad to say and that is sulphur.
This Molasses is made in Paraguay by/for "Wholesome Sweeteners". It is my go-to favourite whenever available.
Comes in a 32 fl oz. / 944 mls bottle.
You might wish to check it out?
Works for me - usually combined with the ACV in a warmed drink.
Cheers, Michael
Brer Rabbit Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Steve (Shohola, Pa, Usa) on 12/06/2007
Brer Rabbit Blackstrap Molasses
nutrition facts:
serving size = 1 tbsp
Amount per serving
Calories = 60
Sodium = 25mg
Potassium = 240mg
Total Carbohydrate = 14g
Sugars = 10g
% of daily values:
Calcium = 20%
Iron = 25%
Magnesium = 25%
B&G Foods Inc
Roseland, NJ 07068
Crosby's Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Renee T. (Meridianville, Al) on 10/04/2018
According to the actual product labels for Crosby brand I found on Amazon, the Crosby brand does NOT contain copper at all.
Highest Copper Content
Posted by Don (Texas ) on 01/21/2020
So what BSM brand has more copper in it? Most of the labels don't mention the copper content. So how are we to know?
Iron Content
Posted by Marilyn (Illinois) on 05/13/2018
My bottle says 20% iron also, not what the FDA suggests. Brand is Wholesome, organic Molasses
House of Herbs Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Sleger (Scott, La) on 03/08/2017
Thank you for the info Michael. Very helpful and I will give it a try.
Brer Rabbit Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by KT (Usa) on 07/21/2016
I just received a case of Brer Rabbit BSM that has a "best by" date of 6-25-19. The label has different nutrition facts than what was posted here in 2007.
I'll just report the different ones:
Sodium 30 mg., Potassium 450 mg., Total Carbs. 13 g., Sugar 9 g., Protein 1 g. and Iron 4%
I have emailed www.bgfoods.com to confirm their iron % amount from the 2007 post of BSM comparisons.
Brer Rabbit Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by KT (Usa) on 07/26/2016
Dear EC,
This is a reply I received this morning about the Brer Rabbit inquiry about the nutritional content change. I only specified my concern for the amount of iron so I assume their testing was current for the other nutrients. I was happy to see the increase of potassium.
From: [email protected]
Date: Tue Jul 26 08:31:36 EDT 2016
Dear KT,
The iron content was changed to reflect the amount found in the molasses used in the current product.
Sincerely,
Corporate Consumer Affairs
B&G Foods, Inc.
Crosby's Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Denise (Crescent City, Ca) on 10/05/2018
Right now, I've been buying Blackstrap brand "Aunt Patti's" which just indicated "unsulphured" on the front label. I'm glad to find this thread as I don't know much at all about which kind to take, but figured at least starting on this (specifically for my spleen issue) was better than not getting started at all. Thank you for posting, and any feedback for me is welcome, Denise
House of Herbs Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Shirley H. (Grand Rapids, MI) on 05/02/2019
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I have used House of Herbs blackstrap molasses for several years to keep my iron up so dr.'s are not on my case but it is no longer available thru them + it says 70% iron but I have not been able to find a new company offering that % or 3.9 mg. Can anyone lead me to where I might get it? Thank you.
Melrose
Posted by Mil ( Massachusetts) on 04/09/2017
Hello,
Can you please tell me where I can buy melrose organic unsulphered blackstrap molasses in the United States. It's the only one that contains copper. Thank you.
Iron Content
Posted by KT (Usa) on 01/15/2017
I have two brands of BSM. The % amount of iron per TBSP of one is 4% and the other is 20%. What determines such a difference?
Iron Content
Posted by KT (Usa) on 01/17/2017
The label on my "Tree of Life", 100% natural, unsulphured Blackstrap Molasses says a serving size is 1 TBSP. It lists the iron content of 1 TBSP as 20%. This is just 20% of what is needed for your daily dose. My Brer Rabbit label says 1 TBSP contains only 4% iron. So that would translate to 4% of what you need each day.
My question was what determines the iron content?
Slow As Molasses
Posted by Earth Clinic (USA) on 07/24/2016
The brand previously known as "Tree of Life" was bought by KeHe, who now distributes a brand of molasses called SLOW AS MOLASSES
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Serving (100 g)
Per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 70
Calories from Fat 0
- Total Fat 0g 0%
- Sodium 25mg 1%
- Potassium 504mg 14%
- Carbohydrates 14g 5%
- Sugars 13g
- Protein 0g
Vitamin A 0% · Vitamin C 0% Calcium 10% · Iron 20%
Drapers Super Bee Apiaries
Posted by Pineconecabin (Cincinnati, Oh) on 07/20/2016
Drapers Super Bee Apiaries INC, www.draperbee.com, Millerton PA
Pure Unsulfured Blackstrap Molasses, (is not labeled organic so not sure)
Serving Size 1 tablespoon (20g)
Calories 43
- Potassium 585mg
- Sodium 19.2mg
- Carbohydrate 11g
- Phosphorus 16.8mg
- Calcium 131mg 15%
- Protein 0g
- Ash 2.1mg
- Total Fat 0g
- Iron 3.2mg 20%
Contains less than 2% of protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin.
Vital Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Someguy (Jhb, Gp, South Africa) on 04/06/2011
Hi I'm just e-mailing, to let you know about the nutritional value of the molasses that I use.
It is made by Vital, in South Africa.
Information comes from Vital.
per 100g.
Kilojoules |1260 Kj
Calories |301 Cal
Protein |<1 g
Fat |0 g
Carbohydrates|76 g(more
Calcium |684 mg
Magnesium |148 mg
Iron |16. 1 mg
Potassium |2927 mg
Copper |0. 46 mg
Phosphorous |84 mg
Vitamin B1 |0. 11 mg
Vitamin B2 |0. 19mg
Vitamin B3 |2mg
They do not add sulphur, but possibly contains traces of sulphur.
Golden Barrel
Posted by Coconutgirl (Greenville, Sc, Usa) on 01/20/2010
You asked for information about the brand of molasses I take. I found it at my local farmer's market. Here it is:
Golden Barrel, produced by Good Food, Inc., Honey Brook, PA
Nutrition Facts
Per 1 tbsp 20g
Sodium 25 mg 1%
carbohydrates 13g 4%
fiber 0g
sugar 9g
calcium 20%
iron 25%
potassium 320mg 9%
Golden Barrel
Posted by 4dogsken (Earth) on 08/29/2017
Latest label (8-29-17) says 11% iron, 12% calcium.
Golden Barrel
Posted by Darbla (Way Down South) on 12/03/2017
Golden Barrel has additional sugar added in the form of cane juice. It may not be obvious to most people, but it's on the label and I'd rather not have that.
Golden Barrel
Posted by Wayne (Ca) on 02/04/2018
Hi Darbla, where did you see on the label about the added sugar? I've looked at various entries on Amazon for "Golden Barrel Unsulfured Black Strap molasses" but all of them just list "molasses" as the sole ingredient. Thanks!
Plantation Organic Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Healing_elements (Seattle, Washington) on 11/29/2009
Plantation Organic Unsulphured Blackstrap Molasses
Serving size: 1 Tbsp(21g)
Calories: 37
Total Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium: 0 mg
Potassium: 353 mg (12%)
Carbohydrate 13g (4%)
Sugars: 13g
Protein 0g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin B 10%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 8%
Iron 20%
Magnesium 8%
Copper 0%
Trader Joe's Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Linden (Santa Fe, Nm) on 07/26/2009
Trader Joe's Organic Dark Unsulfered Blackstrap Molasses
1 Tbs / Calories 60
- Sodium 0
- Potassium 730mg
- Sugars 10g
- Calcium 10%
- Iron 15%
- Magnesium 8%
- Vitamin B6 10%
- (& daily values based on 2000 calorie diet)
Trader Joe's Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Hannah (Webster) on 10/15/2016
i just bought organic blackstrap molasses and it has 0% calcium
Trader Joe's Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Setman (Oakland, Ca) on 03/07/2018
Same here! My TJ's BSM says 0% calcium too.
It's strange that the numbers are so variable!
Trader Joe's Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Mat (Reston, Va) on 04/23/2018
I'm so confused. My bottle doesn't list any Magnesium or B6 at all. Sodium 10mg, Potassium 340mg, Sugars 13mg, Calcium 0%.
Plantation Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Victoria (San Diego, Ca) on 06/04/2009
Brand: Plantation
Blackstrap Unsulphered Molasses
serving size: 1 TBS
calories: 42
Sodium: 10 mg
Potassium: 297 mg
Carbohydrate 11g
Sugars: 11g
Vit A 20%
Calcium 20%
Iron 20%
Grandma's Molasses
Posted by Sharon (Vian, Ok ) on 09/16/2008
Grandma's Molasses
Nutrition Facts
serving size = 1 tbsp
Amount per serving
Calories = 60
Sodium = 15mg
Potassium = 150mg
Total Carbohydrate = 15g
Sugars = 10g
% of daily values:
Calcium = 4%
Iron = 4%
Magnesium = 2%
B&G Foods Inc
Roseland, NJ 07068
Wholesome Sweeteners
Posted by Karen (Sugar Land, Texas) on 03/11/2008
Dear friends, I wanted to add a quick note assuring you that Wholesome Sweeteners Fair Trade Certified Organic Molasses (blackstrap style) is indeed unsulfured. Thanks so much for the great work. All best, Karen
