Plantation Unsulphured Blackstrap Molasses 15 oz

Overview

Plantation's 15 ounce unsulphured blackstrap molasses is the deep, mineral-forward syrup bakers reach for in gingerbread, baked beans and barbecue sauce. Made from mature sugarcane with no added sulphur, it carries iron, potassium and calcium into every spoonful.

Blackstrap is the last, most concentrated boil of the sugarcane process, so expect a bitter-edged, almost smoky depth rather than a simple sweetener. That intensity is why it shows up in old-fashioned recipes like gingerbread and baked beans more than in delicate desserts. The listing also notes a garden use, diluting a spoonful in water to feed soil, a common home trick with this style of molasses.

• 15 ounce jar
• Unsulphured blackstrap molasses
• Iron, potassium and calcium per serving
• Suited to baking, BBQ and baked beans

Who it's for

Suits bakers who want the traditional bittersweet backbone in gingerbread, spice cake, baked beans and BBQ sauce, and cooks looking for an unrefined sugar alternative. Less suited to anyone wanting a mild, all-purpose table syrup.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Because it comes from the final boil of the sugarcane refining process, blackstrap carries less residual sugar and more of the plant's minerals than lighter syrups, giving it the bitter, robust flavor and thick pour. Being unsulphured means no sulfur dioxide was used as a processing aid, so the taste stays closer to the raw cane. That intensity means a little goes further in a recipe than a mild syrup would.

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