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Grandma's All Natural Unsulphured Molasses Original
Cereal & Breakfast
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Grandma's All Natural Unsulphured Molasses Original

Grandma's
12 foz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
0g
Protein
14g
Sugars
20mg
Sodium
1
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Grandma's All Natural Unsulphured Molasses Original sits quietly in the baking aisle, usually on a shelf with other sweeteners and baking staples — brown sugar, honey, corn syrup, and bottles of vanilla — and sometimes in a natural foods endcap near non-GMO and gluten-free labels. Shoppers reach for it when stocking a holiday-baking list, planning hearty weekend desserts, or when a recipe calls for a robust sweetener for glazes and slow-cooked dishes. The brand leans on a homestyle, nostalgic positioning: Grandma's evokes heritage cooking, simple pantry staples, and home baking passed down through generations, appealing to home bakers, cooks who favor traditional recipes, and shoppers seeking perceived 'natural' options. The label emphasizes health halos and clean claims: all natural, unsulphured, gluten-free, non-GMO Project Verified, and no artificial preservatives, flavors, or colors — and the ingredient list is a single word: molasses. In plain processing context, this is a concentrated sugarcane syrup produced by evaporating cane juice, a culinary ingredient rather than a ready-to-eat manufactured snack. Sensory notes: a viscous, dark amber-to-brown syrup with a bittersweet, slightly smoky flavor and sticky texture; it pours slowly from a 12 fl oz bottle and is measured by the spoonful into batters, brushed on hams, or stirred into barbecue sauces. Rituals around it are tactile and domestic — measuring, stirring, brushing glazes, or scooping into cookie dough — reinforcing its role as a classic pantry anchor in American kitchens.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tbsp
Servings per Container: 24
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium20mg1%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Total Sugars14g
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Molasses..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:2 / 4

Processed Ingredients

Why this score?

This product is a single-ingredient culinary sweetener derived from sugarcane and concentrated by evaporation, placing it in NOVA group 2 as a processed culinary ingredient rather than an ultra-processed food.

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Common Questions about Grandma's All Natural Unsulphured Molasses Original

Well, calling something healthy can be a bit subjective! Grandma's molasses is a natural sweetener and contains essential minerals like iron and potassium. However, it is high in sugar, so while it can be a wholesome addition to your diet in moderation, it’s best to think of it as an occasional treat rather than a staple.

Perfect For

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