Is black treacle good for you?

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Nutrition and Benefits

Black treacle contains good amounts of a few minerals, including iron, manganese, calcium, copper, and magnesium. It is gluten-free and contains no fat; a 100g serving has 64 grams of carbohydrate and 1.7 grams of protein.

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Treacle is the British term for uncrystallised dark syrup, known as dark or blackstrap molasses elsewhere. It is used to give a rich, caramel flavour to sticky toffee pudding, ginger cakes, fruit cakes and sweets.

Similarly, how long can you keep black treacle? Storage: This product must be kept in a cool place and used by the best before date on the lid. Cans beyond this date must be discarded as pressure may have built up in storage. We recommend you use within 3 months of opening.

Accordingly, what are the health benefits of blackstrap molasses?

Blackstrap molasses contains vital vitamins and minerals, such as:

• iron.
• calcium.
• magnesium.
• vitamin B6.
• selenium.

How much blackstrap molasses should I take daily?

The recommended daily allowance is 18 milligrams per day. One serving of blackstrap molasses — one tablespoon — has . 9 milligrams of iron. Thats only 4% of of the recommended daily value.