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Natural fruit concentrate with no added sugar
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Unsweetened pear molasses (20 g) has 56 calories. That works out to 280 calories per 100 g. It contains 13.8 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 20 g
56
KCAL / 20G
Carbs
13.8g
· 5% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% 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 99% · Protein 1% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 56 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 3.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13.8 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% |
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 | 56 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 7 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 84 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 40 g | 112 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 140 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 280 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 320 g | 896 kcal |
Calculated from 280 calories per 100 g.
It means that sugar has not been added, not that the product contains no sugar. Pears naturally contain sugars, and concentrating their juice leaves those sugars in the finished pear molasses.
Unsweetened pear molasses is made by extracting juice from pears and concentrating it until thick, without adding sugar. Traditional methods may involve prolonged heating, which gives the product its dense texture and pronounced fruit flavor.
Unsweetened pear molasses tastes sweet and fruity, with a concentrated pear character and a thick, syrupy texture. Its flavor is different from grape molasses, so it can noticeably change the taste of a recipe.
You can drizzle unsweetened pear molasses over yogurt, oatmeal, or pancakes, or stir a little into sauces and dressings. Its concentrated sweetness makes it useful when you want pear flavor as well as sweetness.
Yes, unsweetened pear molasses can replace some sugar in baking, but it adds liquid and pear flavor as well as sweetness. Reduce other liquid in the recipe if needed, and expect the finished bake to taste different.
Keep unsweetened pear molasses tightly sealed in a cool, dark place, and refrigerate it after opening to help preserve its quality. Follow the storage directions on the jar, especially if they differ from general guidance.
Yes, unsweetened pear molasses pairs well with tahini. The nutty, slightly bitter taste of tahini balances the pear’s sweetness; serve them together on toast or mix them as a breakfast topping.
Unsweetened pear molasses is not sugar-free: it contains naturally occurring pear sugars, which can affect blood glucose. Whether and how much to include depends on an individual’s diabetes plan, so ask a doctor or dietitian for personal guidance.
Unsweetened pear molasses is concentrated pear, while grape molasses is concentrated grape. Their fruit flavors differ, so they are not interchangeable when a recipe depends on a distinct pear or grape taste.
Yes, unsweetened pear molasses can be stirred into yogurt or oatmeal as a sweet, fruit-flavored topping. Add it gradually and taste as you go, since its concentrated sweetness can quickly dominate a mild breakfast.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
0.6µg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
124mg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Iron
0.36mg · 2% DV
Sodium
3.6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Unsweetened pear molasses is a thick fruit concentrate made by simmering pear juice until much of its water evaporates. It is a Turkish-style pekmez; grape and mulberry versions are more familiar in Turkey, while pear is a less common variety. “Unsweetened” means no sugar is added, not that the pears’ naturally occurring sugars have been removed.
Its flavour is fruity and gently caramel-like, with a dense, pourable texture. In Turkey, pekmez is often served at breakfast with tahini, spread on bread, or stirred into yoghurt; it can also sweeten baked goods. It is carbohydrate-rich for a fruit-based condiment, with 69 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. A spoonful is usually enough: try it with plain yoghurt or oats, or use a little in place of another sweetener.
Low
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
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.