Molasses

Molasses has a nutrition profile of 1,315 kcal/lb and 338.83 g total sugars/lb. It also provides 167.83 mg potassium/lb, 6,622.44 mg iron/lb, and 21.41 mg vitamin C/lb.

Molasses is currently priced at $1.45/kg. Journey AI tracks ingredient pricing over time to help CPG teams monitor cost movement, identify pricing trends, and support sourcing and product development decisions.

Journey AI evaluates ingredient sustainability using environmental indicators such as water usage, greenhouse gas emissions, and upcycled status. These factors can help CPG teams compare Molasses with alternative sweetening ingredients.

Molasses is commonly used in baked goods, sauces, marinades, barbecue products, cereals, snacks, confectionery, and other food applications where color, sweetness, and distinctive flavor are desired.

Molasses can be used in clean label formulations when the ingredient and processing method meet the product's labeling and formulation requirements. Final compatibility depends on the source and intended application.

Molasses is used as a food ingredient and is subject to applicable food safety, labeling, and ingredient regulations in the markets where it is sold. Regulatory requirements may vary by country and product application.

Molasses alternatives may include cane syrup, maple syrup, brown rice syrup, date syrup, and other sweetening ingredients. CPG teams can compare these options based on sweetness, flavor, color, cost, and formulation requirements.