Molasses

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Molasses ingredient nutrition, cost, sustainability, and supply chain data — Journey AI by Journey Foods

Ingredient Info:

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Nutrition
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78
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Cost
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$1.45/kg

Nutrition analysis

Nutrition Table
Calories (kcal/lb)
1315
Protein (g/lb)
0.00
Fiber (g/lb)
0.00
Total Sugars (g/lb)
338.83
Total Fat (g/lb)
0.45
Saturated Fat (g/lb)
0.08
Monosaturated Fat (g/lb)
0.15
Polyunsaturated Fat (g/lb)
0.23
Unsaturated Fat (g/lb)
0.37
Trans Fat (g/lb)
0.00
Cholesterol (mg)
0.00
Sodium (mg/lb)
0.00
Potassium (mg/lb)
167.83
Iron (mg/lb)
6622.44
Vitamin C (mg/lb)
21.41

Nutrition Profile

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.

Cost Range and Volatility

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.

Sustainability Score & Explanation

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.

Common CPG Use Cases

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.

Supply Chain Risk Level

Supply chain risk data is currently unavailable for this ingredient. Journey AI evaluates supply, sourcing, and availability factors to help CPG teams assess ingredient risk.

Regulatory Status

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.

Clean Label Compatibility

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.

Alternatives Comparison

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.

Data sourced and verified by Journey AI's Operations Scientist. Updated monthly.

Sustainability analysis

Water Usage (l/kg)
3142
GHG Emission (kg/kg)
1.56
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