2007-02-10 07:02:15 · 9 answers · asked by abrancet 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
It is a sweetener, just like sugar, so it's almost all carbohydrate but it's absolutely loaded with minerals. I wouldn't increase your intake but when used in place of sugar it is somewhat healthier and does definitely add flavor quality to many things.
I wouldn't use it as a regular source for minerals and am posting the information just for information.
Here is is the mineral content for one tablespoon...
Minerals
Calcium 172 mg 17%
Iron 3.5 mg 19%
Magnesium 43.0 mg 11%
Phosphorus 8.0 mg 1%
Potassium 498 mg 14%
Sodium 11.0 mg 0%
Zinc 0.2 mg 1%
Copper 0.4 mg 20%
Manganese 0.5 mg 26%
Selenium 3.6 mcg 5%
2007-02-10 08:37:51 · answer #1 · answered by janisko 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Blackstrap molasses is a sweetener that is actually good for you. Unlike refined white sugar and corn syrup, which are stripped of virtually all nutrients except simple carbohydrates, or artificial sweeteners like saccharine or aspartame, which not only provide no useful nutrients but have been shown to cause health problems in sensitive individuals, blackstrap molasses is a healthful sweetener that contains significant amounts of a variety of minerals that promote your health.
2007-02-10 15:19:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
The main benefit is that it is high in iron,is easily digested and is a source of energy. There is also the fact that as it is derived from sugar it comes with high calories. It is a close relative of black treacle which in olden days was given in the spring as a cleanser after the winter. " Brimstone and treacle." Pretty powerful.
2007-02-10 15:23:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's a very good dietary source of iron.
2007-02-10 16:32:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is Nature's topical ointment. Use it on your lips daily and it will help condition and seal in moisture - plus it tastes great when you are about to kiss that someone special...
2007-02-10 16:29:01 · answer #5 · answered by ♪ Brunette Latina ♫ 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think it is Blackstrap molasses, or black molasses strap. It is meant to help hair growth I think, but it doesn't work.
2007-02-10 15:16:14 · answer #6 · answered by gaz 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋
rich in B vitamins I think
2007-02-10 15:19:08 · answer #7 · answered by mesun1408 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
gives you the squitters
2007-02-10 20:36:03 · answer #8 · answered by smiley face 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's unrefined sugar so it's not good for you at all.
2007-02-10 15:09:58 · answer #9 · answered by hotclaws 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋