Molasses
Other names Mélasse, Treacle
Molasses: moderate in FODMAPs, fructose, sucrose and salicylate; low in nickel and oxalates. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- FODMAPsModerate
Molasses is what remains when sucrose is crystallised out, so it is enriched in everything that was not sucrose - free fructose included. Its strong flavour keeps the portion small, which is the only thing holding it at moderate.
Sources· 1
- USDA FoodData Central, the national nutrient database, queried for the sugar profile
- FructoseFODMAPsModerate
Molasses is what remains when sucrose crystallises out, so it is enriched in everything that was not sucrose - including free fructose. Strong flavour keeps the portion small.
- SucroseModerate
Molasses is what is left after the sucrose has been crystallised out, so most of it is gone by definition - but not all, and the syrup is thick with everything else the cane held.
- SalicylateModerate
Molasses: the concentrated syrup left from refining cane sugar, so plant compounds including salicylate are concentrated along with the minerals it is valued for.
Sources· 1
- Duthie G.G. & Wood A.D., Food Funct 2 (2011) 515-520, natural salicylates in foods
- NickelLow
Molasses is what is left after sugar crystallises out, so everything the cane held that is not sucrose ends up concentrated in it - including trace metals picked up from the refining equipment. Smart and Sherlock measured sugars and preserves among the three highest-nickel groups of the UK diet - exactly where molasses sits.
Sources· 1
- Smart G.A. & Sherlock J.C., Food Addit Contam 4 (1987) 61-71, nickel in foods and the diet
- OxalatesLow
Molasses is what is left after sugar crystallises out, so it concentrates everything the cane held that is not sucrose - oxalate included. It is used by the spoonful, which is the only thing keeping it low.
Sources· 1
- Noonan S.C. & Savage G.P., Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 8:1 (1999) 64-74, oxalate content of foods and its effect on humans
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)None
- GlutenNo
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- TyramineNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Molasses affect?
Molasses is notable for FODMAPs, fructose, sucrose, salicylate, nickel and oxalates. Clear on lactose, histamine, gluten, oligosaccharides, sorbitol and tyramine.
Does Molasses contain FODMAPs?
Molasses contains moderate levels of FODMAPs. Molasses is what remains when sucrose is crystallised out, so it is enriched in everything that was not sucrose - free fructose included. Its strong flavour keeps the portion small, which is the only thing holding it at moderate.
Does Molasses contain fructose?
Molasses contains moderate levels of fructose. Molasses is what remains when sucrose crystallises out, so it is enriched in everything that was not sucrose - including free fructose. Strong flavour keeps the portion small.
Does Molasses contain sucrose?
Molasses contains moderate levels of sucrose. Molasses is what is left after the sucrose has been crystallised out, so most of it is gone by definition - but not all, and the syrup is thick with everything else the cane held.
Does Molasses contain salicylate?
Molasses contains moderate levels of salicylate. Molasses: the concentrated syrup left from refining cane sugar, so plant compounds including salicylate are concentrated along with the minerals it is valued for. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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