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Ayurvedic Dravya · Sweetener · — kcal / 100g

Molasses, blackstrap

Iron-rich residue of sugar refining — closest Western analog to jaggery's mineral profile; traditional blood-builder.

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Molasses, blackstrap — Ayurvedic Sweetener & USDA Nutrition

Molasses, blackstrap — Rasa: Sweet, Bitter · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Bitter
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Liquid, Dense
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira · Morning

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Iron-rich residue of sugar refining — closest Western analog to jaggery's mineral profile; traditional blood-builder.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Blackstrap for minerals; strong flavor — a spoonful, not a syrup pour.

Classical Provenance: Modern texts (jaggery analogy).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • a spoon in warm water or milk (iron tonic)
  • in winter baking with ginger

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: diabetes
  • Contraindication: high pitta (excess)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Molasses, blackstrap

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tbsp (20g):

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