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USA
Posted by Filbert the gorgeous (Waynesville, NC) on 09/28/2007
This is just a minor comment. I believe that if a food tastes better, it's better for the body, excluding poisonous over-refined foods & MSG... I've tried the Fair-trade BS Molasses & it tastes awful. Grandma's, & "OLD" Plantation molasses, as well as all the other Black Strap Molasses brand's that I've tried do not taste good. I can see why people think they have to take their molasses w/ warm milk to make it taste good. The one brand that consistantly tastes wonderful, for me, is "Plantation" molasses, NOT "old Plantation". Plantation Molasses, to me, is perfect. I drink it straight from the bottle, along with some tahini. In fact, the combination of tahini and Plantation molasses is out of this world! I love it & drink it everyday. It's really one of my main staples. I put tahini in just about all of the veggies I eat, along w/ other spices like turmeric, soy-sauce(only organic-no gmo soy), sea salt, stevia... Try it, & you'll see. At the health food store it's like $5.50/bottle, but I'm certain it's cheaper online. Enjoy!
USA
Posted by Elke (New York, NY/USA) on 09/26/2007
Blackstrap molasses is available in NYC on the Upper East Side at the Food For Health Natural Food Supermarket, 1653 Third Ave. (92nd/93rd Sts.), NY 10128, Tel. 212-369-9202,
www.foodforhealthny.com. I bought PLANTATION Blackstrap Unsulphured Molasses, NET 31 FL OZ. (915 ml) for $5.79 (tax incl.) BTW: On ebaY someone tries to sell a 16 FL OZ. bottle (that is approximately half the quantity) of the same stuff for $8.55 plus $7.13 shipping, which is really expensive if you consider that it is a by-product from the processing of (sugarcane or sugar beet into) sugar and it is being used in the manufacture of cattle feed, and for other industrial uses. So keep asking at your local shop if they do not want to start selling it...
EC: Whole Foods also sells this brand of blackstrap, about the same price...
USA
Posted by Renee (New York, NY) on 06/02/2008
If there is a Stop & Shop Supermarket in your town, they sell the Plantation BSM-Unsulphered for $3.99.
France
Posted by Katya (Paris, France) on 05/09/2007
]amazing! where can i buy blackstrap mollasses ? does anybody know the name of it in french?
France
Posted by Francoise (USA)
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OK. If I am not mistaken blackstrap molasse is a black kind of sugar made from sugar cane or beet, right? It has a strong smell and is very dark, almost black which is why it is called blackstrap molasse. If this is what you're talking about it is called "melasse noire" and can probably be found in a "epicerie Antillaise" (grocery store from Guadeloupe/Martinique) or any store that sells exotic products.
Uk
Posted by Malik (Birmingham, UK) on 05/03/2007
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Hi, Just wanted to point out that you can purchase a large jar of Black Strap Molasses for less than Two Pounds (£2) from Holland and Barretts (natural)... I wouldn't refrigerate it though.. it just hardens up... and for those that take a spoon full directly i would recommend dipping the spoon in some water... leaving a few drops on and then using the top of the mouth to scrape it from the spoon. The water helps it glide off easier.. and the top of the mouth helps avoid the molasses from getting stuck on your teeth... and then immediately rinse the mouth to wash excess away. I hope this helps.
Uk
Posted by Eiji (Manchester, United Kingdom) on 07/11/2009
I went to my local Holland & Barrets and they had "Meridian Natural Molasses Pure Cane". Is this "Blackstrap Molasses" because it didn't say Blackstrap anywhere.
Uk
Posted by Lily (London, Uk) on 11/08/2009
Hi Eiji
I use Meridian Natural Molasses Pure Cane too which if you go onto the Meridian website (their website is on the jar) explains that it is Black Strap Molasses and is unsulphured too.
Good luck with whatever you need to use it for.
Lily
India
Posted by Vineet (Nasik, India) on 04/11/2007
Hi, can you advise from where can i purchase blackstrp molasses in India?
EC: Our dear friend from Calcutta tells us that molasses can be found in all grocery stores... It is called Gur. You can also buy Jaggery in Calcutta, which is date syrup. Gur is used to heal lung damage in Ayurvedic medicine, apparently.
India
Posted by Vineet (Wanchai, Hongkong) on 03/28/2008
Hi, as mentioned that Blackstrap molasses is available as GUR in India, but I don't thing that's true. Because GUR is nothing but Jaggery. And I thing Jaggery is not BlackStrapMolasses. Pls correct me if I am wrong.... So the hunt for BSM continues in India... Any luck ?
India
Posted by RD (Boston, MA) on 03/29/2008
Gur can be made from date sap or from cane sap. Gur is simply an edible form of fruit sap. Molasses in Calcutta would be cane sugar sap (or akhi gur, in the local Bengali language). I am not sure which type of molasses you want, so I can't help you further than that!
India
Posted by TN (UK) on 06/24/2008
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In India and most countries that have sugar cane plantations just visit a farm and ask them for the molasses. Molasses are not strictly gur but it is the residue produced while making it .Ask the farmers to save you some, they could bottle it and for them it would be an extra source of income. You could also take it piping hot when it is being made at the farms.
India
Posted by Monsoon (Pune, India) on 06/30/2009
Hi,
Gur is jaggery and not molasses. Molasses is not understood by farmers here in India. Akha Gur is also jaggery, only in a different form. Molasses can be made only after the jaggery part is done from the sugarcane.
If anyone does get hold of Molasses here in India, do let us know
India
Posted by Malathi (Bangalore, Karnataka, India) on 10/08/2009
I verified from many sources that GUR (Jaggery) and BSM are not the same.
Black Strap molasses is available in India!!! I live in Bangalore. Like many of you, I have been desperately searching for BSM in India. I spent nearly 2 months in searching for BSM in every Health store, Organic food shop, medical shop, etc that I know. Finally, I got the contact details of one company, ( I believe this is the one and only company in India) which imports Organic Unsuphured BSM from Australia and sells it in India. The cost of 600 ml is Rs 700. Since they sell only in Delhi, I had to send the DD along with the courier charges to get the BSM. I know it is expensive but I didn't have any other choice. The name of the company is GLOBAL HEALTH SUPPLIES(Delhi). website www.globalhealthsupplies.net. Contact # is 919810590525 or 919911126748.
Would be very happy if anybody tells me of any other company which is manufacturing/selling unsulphured BSM in India.
Now I am searching for Brewers Yeast which has Copper in it in India !!! Any help?
India
Posted by Vidya (Tamilnadu, Tamilnadu) on 01/26/2010
go to a local sugarcane factory and ask for molasses. this blackstrap molasses is also used in alcohol preparation, so it is usually not given unless the owner feels comfortable giving you bsm for your health benefits. good luck.
bsm is needed while preparing sesame oil.. so you can also buy bsm in the oil mill..
India
Posted by Bill (San Fernando, Philippines) on 01/29/2010
Hi Vidya...When you purchase 'Blackstrap' molasses, ask questions about how they make it.
Proper Blackstrap Molasses and ordinary Molasses are not the same. Blackstrap Molasses is the sticky residue left after the third boiling of the sugar cane or molasses.
Ordinary Molasses is only the first or second boiling of the sugar cane, and therefore contains much more sugar and less concentrated minerals than Blackstrap. Ordinary molasses therefore does not have the health benefits of Blackstrap Molasses.
Therefore, ensure that what you purchase is proper Blackstrap Molasses.
India
Posted by Maratha (Pune, Maharashtra) on 03/24/2011
Blackstrap Molasses in Marathi is called 'kakvi' in marathi ask farmers for same they will be able to understand!
India
Posted by Rita (Delhi) on 06/06/2011
Unsulphure Organic Blackstrap Molasses is now available with GoIndiaOrganic.com. You can contact them at 91-11-47566727, 91-9958599911. They supply it to all cities in India.
India
Posted by Raghavendra (Bangalore, Karnataka) on 11/24/2012
Hi all, I guess it is called as Kakambi in kannada.. This is very famous in malnad region. I think it is available in Big bazar, but I am not sure. Thanks, Raghavendra
India
Posted by Kuhu Basu (Kolkata ) on 07/10/2014
I have been using Natural Mantra products for quite some time, and they do keep organic melrose molasses and other organic health products. They really are good. If you want to you can try some of them.
USA
Posted by Mark (Springfield, Ohio) on 03/20/2007
I recently came across Groeb Farms Blackstrap Molasses and was wondering if anyone has heard anything about it and if its a good source blackstrap> it's found at Gordens Food Service (GFS) stores and is much cheaper, you can get a gallon of it for $7.49, a much cheaper way to get your blackstrap if its a good source.
USA
Posted by Rhonda (Indianapolis, IN) on 03/03/2007
Hello, I have been reading comments about blackstrap molasses and how it has tremendously helped many people. Blackstrap molasses can be a little expensive. I want to inform others that they can now purchase blackstrap molasses in tablet form at swanson vitamins. One bottle contains 180 tablet for less than $5.00 and one tablet contains 29mg of iron, which the daily requirement to build iron. I hope this info will help many of you. And I thank all of you for sharing your comments.
USA
Posted by Barbara (Niles, IL) on 01/21/2007
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USA
Posted by Peyote (Richland, MO) on 12/21/2006
For the folks who have a problem finding black strap molasses. Here is a source Swanson vitamins has tablet form 250 count 29Mg. Iron for a price of $4.79 Order #sw182 Shipping by mail. Phone #1-800-437-4148 You all keep up the good work. Peyote
USA
Posted by Beth (Lansing, MI) on 12/18/2006
Blackstrap molasses is available at Meijer's in the syrup section for $2.29
USA
Posted by Steffie (Nashville, Tn) on 08/09/2011
Canada
Posted by Rod (Burnaby, BC) on 11/07/2006
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Re: Blackstrap molasses for gray hair. I don't know what the problem outside of Canada is in obtaining inexpensive blackstrap molasses. In British Columbia, a one pint carton at Real Canadian Superstore is $2.29.
USA
Posted by Heather (California) on 10/27/2006
I'm hoping molasses will cure my with my anemia. I just wanted to let people know that you can order the House of Herbs Blackstrap Molasses from Ralphs.com - Click onto their Special Order page and request it to be available on the site - they will email you and then you can order it. The products UP# 073600210. I really appreciate your websites info.
USA
Posted by Gina (Elton, FL) on 08/05/2006
FOR THE PEOPLE THAT ARE TRYING TO FIND THE BLACK STRAP MOLASSES, I FOUND IT FOR $ 3.99 A BOTTLE AT DEBBIES HEALTH FOOD STORE IN ORANGE CITY FLORIDA, THEY ALSO HAVE A STORE IN PORT ORANGE FLORIDA. 386-775-7002 ORANGE CITY AND 386-763-7046 IN PORT ORANGE. HOPE THIS HELPS!
USA
Posted by Art (Syracuse, NY) on 07/15/2006
For Loreeli who is looking for "House of Herbs" brand of blackstrap molasses... the House of Herbs Headquarters Location is: 38 Ann St., Passaic NJ 07055-0170 Telephone (973)779-2422. She may try to call them and get the address of a local store. I picked some up in Syracuse NY today. I use it to boost my energy level. It truly works!
USA
Posted by Isabel (Tervuren, Belgium) on 08/25/2011
don't know how to start a new thread, so I'm reacting to this one. I'm looking for blackstrap molasses in Belgium (Brussels; Leuven; Antwerp). Who can help?
thanks, isabel
USA
Posted by Elke (Brussels, Belgium) on 08/25/2011
You can find it in Stonemanor, the British Store in Everberg.
USA
Posted by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 08/25/2011
I can't tell you where you can find it in Belgium as I never looked for it there but in Holland it is easy to find in the reform winkels like De Tuinen, Het Kruidvat and others. I don't know whether they have De Tuinen in Belgium but if they do consider visiting it, it is such a great health shop.... I love it!
USA
Posted by Veema (Port Louis, Mauritius) on 02/23/2012
Hello, I would appreciate if someone could advise where I could BSM in Mauritius. Although we cultivate sugar cane and produce lots of sugar, I am unsure if BSM is sold here. Please advise. Thanks.
USA
Posted by Gg (Denver, Co, Usa) on 04/27/2012
Does anyone know where to purchase unsulphered House of Herbs blackstrap molasses?
USA
Posted by Citygirl27 (Richardson, Tx, Usa) on 06/18/2012
BSM is available at Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocer - see naturalgrocers.com for locations and phone numbers, they tend to be in the western US. I saw it in the section with the honeys and syrups at their location near me, which was at next to Panera at Preston and Forest, in Dallas. I didn't catch the price exactly but remember being less than I paid online (but a smaller bottle).
Hong Kong
Posted by Vineet (WanChai, Hongkong)
Hi All, Can anyone tell me from where can I buy Blackstrap molasses in Hongkong?
Hong Kong
Posted by Ruth (Hong Kong) on 07/25/2009
this is for vineet,who is looking for BSM like me in Hong kong which I hv found at Taste/Park N Shop hopewell cetre in wanchai, but it's the sulphured one RAYNER's crude black strap molasses around $12+ for 340g near those maple syrup items. just found it this week. Another one is in CAuseway bay one good/concerned reader named Collin read about my post from EC & lead me to Causeway Bay I haven't been there yet but they sell unsulphured BSM from Plantation..maybe try to find yourself RM 1103, 11/F Causeway Bay Com'l Bldg, 1-13 Sugar St, Causeway Bay-tel. no.25773663.
Hong Kong
Posted by Sunita (Hong Kong) on 07/28/2009
BSM in Hong Kong: Found it in City Super. Brer Rabbit Brand going for HK$29.00. The unsulphered version.
Hong Kong
Posted by Khan (Shenzhen, China) on 10/12/2009
The above information is wrong, it has been checked on all these places but blackstrap molasses unsulphered is found no where. Please do not waste your money and time.
Hong Kong
Posted by Ria Khan (Aberdeen, Hong Kong) on 10/09/2011
I am also in Hong Kong and looking for bsm, park n shop don't sell it, any other places??
