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Natural sweetener, contains iron and calcium
In season: Summer · Autumn · Winter · Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Carob molasses (20 g) has 58 calories. That works out to 290 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.5 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 56 mg of Calcium covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 20 g
58
KCAL / 20G
Carbs
14.5g
· 5% DV
Protein
0.3g
· 1% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 98% · Protein 2% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 58 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.5 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 20 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (medium) | 7 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 15 g | 44 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 73 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 30 g | 87 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 40 g | 116 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 290 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 320 g | 928 kcal |
Calculated from 290 calories per 100 g.
Carob molasses is made from the pods of the carob tree, whose extract is concentrated into a thick, sweet syrup. It is a processed food rather than simply ground carob, and traditional versions are made by reducing the extract.
Carob molasses tastes deeply sweet, with a toasted, caramel-like flavor and sometimes a hint of cocoa. Its strong flavor works well in small amounts, especially with tahini, yogurt, porridge, or baked goods.
Carob molasses can be drizzled over porridge or yogurt, stirred into sauces, or spread on toast. It is also commonly paired with tahini; because it is thick and sweet, start with a little when adding it to a recipe.
Yes, carob molasses can replace honey or maple syrup in many sauces, marinades, and baked goods. Its darker color and stronger, toasted flavor will affect the result, and its thickness may require a small adjustment to other liquids.
No. Carob molasses is concentrated from carob pods, while date molasses comes from dates and grape molasses from grapes. They are all sweet syrups, but their flavors, aromas, and behavior in recipes are not identical.
Traditional carob molasses gets its sweetness from concentrated carob extract and does not need added sugar. Recipes and commercial products can differ, so added sweeteners may be present in some versions.
People with diabetes should treat carob molasses as a sweetener, since its concentrated sugars can raise blood glucose. The amount that fits an individual meal plan varies, so ask your doctor or dietitian for personal guidance.
Keep carob molasses tightly closed in a cool, dry cupboard, away from heat and direct sunlight. Use a clean, dry spoon each time to prevent contamination, and follow any storage instructions supplied with the product.
Yes, carob molasses works in cakes, cookies, and glazes, especially when its rich flavor suits the recipe. It adds both sweetness and moisture, so reduce another liquid or sweetener if the batter becomes too wet or overly sweet.
Carob molasses can crystallize as its sugars form solid crystals; this does not necessarily mean it has spoiled. Place the closed jar in warm water and stir once softened. Discard it if it has an off smell or visible spoilage.
Vitamins
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B3
0.18mg · 1% DV
Biotin
0.3µg · 1% DV
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Calcium
56mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
164mg · 5% DV
Iron
0.84mg · 5% DV
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Sodium
11mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Carob molasses is a dark, thick syrup made by extracting and concentrating the sweetness of carob pods. It is a traditional pantry ingredient in parts of the Mediterranean and Middle East, where it is used as a sweetener as well as a topping.
Its flavour is deep and caramel-like, with a faint fruity edge, and its consistency is pourable but rich. Serve it with tahini, drizzle it over yoghurt or porridge, or spread a little on toast; in Turkey, it is also a familiar breakfast pairing with tahini. It is chiefly a source of carbohydrates, with very little fat, and contains iron and calcium. Use it sparingly when sweetening a dish, since its flavour is concentrated.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.01g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.