Blackstrap molasses is a thick, nutrient-dense syrup derived from the third boiling of sugar cane juice. Unlike refined sugar, it retains many essential minerals, making it a powerful, time-tested natural remedy. Earth Clinic readers have reported its benefits for a wide range of health issues, from anemia and arthritis to menstrual pain and heart palpitations.
During sugar refining, sugar cane juice is boiled three times. The first boiling produces cane syrup, the second yields standard molasses, and the third results in blackstrap molasses. This final product contains less sugar but is concentrated with minerals such as iron, magnesium, potassium, calcium, and B vitamins.
For centuries, blackstrap molasses has been used not just as a food product but as a healing remedy, animal feed, and agricultural enhancer. Its use dates back over 500 years.
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