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Natural sweetener, source of minerals and antioxidants
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Organic carob molasses (20 g) has 58 calories. That works out to 290 calories per 100 g. It contains 14 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 40 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 20 g
58
KCAL / 20G
Carbs
14g
· 5% DV
Protein
0.3g
· 1% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% 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 | 3 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| 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 (small) | 7 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 44 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 87 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 40 g | 116 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 290 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 250 g | 725 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 350 g | 1015 kcal |
| 1 bottle (extra large) | 500 g | 1450 kcal |
Calculated from 290 calories per 100 g.
Organic carob molasses is made by extracting the sweet material from carob pods and concentrating it into a thick syrup. Products vary: some contain only carob, while others may include additional ingredients, so the ingredient list tells you what is in a particular jar.
Use organic carob molasses as a sweet topping for porridge, yogurt, or toast, or stir a small amount into drinks and sauces. Its flavor is quite strong, so start with less than you would use of a mild sweetener.
Often, yes: organic carob molasses and carob syrup are names for a thick sweetener made from carob. The terms are not used consistently by every producer, and the extraction method and ingredients can differ between products.
Not necessarily; organic carob molasses can be made from carob alone, whose natural sugars become concentrated during production. Organic describes how ingredients are produced, not whether sugar or other sweeteners have been added, so check the listed ingredients for the specific product.
People with diabetes should treat organic carob molasses as a concentrated sweetener, not as a sugar-free alternative. It can raise blood glucose, and a suitable portion depends on the person’s meal plan and medication; ask your clinician or dietitian how to include it.
Organic carob molasses has not been shown to treat a cough. Its thick sweetness may feel soothing to some people, but that temporary sensation is not evidence that it treats the cause or shortens an illness.
Yes, organic carob molasses works in baked goods, marinades, and sauces as a sweetener with a deep, caramel-like flavor. Because it is liquid and dark, it can change a recipe’s moisture, color, and taste; it is not always a one-for-one swap for sugar.
No, organic carob molasses does not taste exactly like chocolate; it is very sweet, with a dark, toasted, caramel-like flavor. Carob powder can have a cocoa-like note, but the concentrated molasses is much sweeter and syrupier.
Keep organic carob molasses tightly closed in a cool, dry place and use a clean spoon to prevent contamination. Whether an opened jar needs refrigeration depends on the product, so follow its storage directions.
Babies under 12 months should not have organic carob molasses if it contains honey, and it is best not to use it as a regular sweetener for infants. For older babies, offer only a small amount as part of food, since it is concentrated and sweet.
Vitamins
B3
0.18mg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B5
0.04mg · 1% DV
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.1mg · 4% DV
Calcium
24mg · 2% DV
Iron
0.42mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
60mg · 2% DV
Sodium
3mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Organic carob molasses is a thick, sweet concentrate made by simmering carob pods in water and straining the resulting liquid. Carob has long been grown around the Mediterranean, where this syrup is a familiar pantry ingredient.
Its flavour is deep and caramel-like, with a slight fruity note. Try it on toast, stirred into yoghurt or porridge, or as a sweetener in baking; in Turkey and nearby regions it is also commonly paired with tahini. It is naturally sweet and carbohydrate-rich, with 70 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. A small drizzle adds flavour without making a dish overly sweet, and tahini or plain yoghurt balances its intensity.
High
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 2
Minimally 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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.