182: Molasses – An Age-Old Sweetener

Sue Becker shines a light on an oh-so-sweet, yet often-overlooked sweetener: molasses. Discover the rich history, nutritional benefits, and surprising health properties of this age-old syrup, along with which molasses Sue prefers and why. Organic Molasses 16oz - https://bit.ly/organicmolasses16oz Organic Molasses 32oz - https://bit.ly/organicmolasses32oz LISTEN NOW and SUBSCRIBE to this podcast here or from any podcasting platform such as, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Alexa, Siri, or anywhere podcasts are played. For more information on the Scientific and Biblical benefits of REAL bread - made from freshly-milled grain, visit our website, breadbeckers.com. Also, watch our video, Only Real Bread - Staff of Life, https://youtu.be/43s0MWGrlT8 . Learn more about baking with freshly-milled flour with The Essential Home-Ground Flour Book, by Sue Becker, https://bit.ly/essentialhomegroundflourbook . If you have an It's the Bread Story that you'd like to share, email us at podcast@breadbeckers.com. We'd love to hear from you! Visit our website at https://www.breadbeckers.com/ Follow us on Facebook @thebreadbeckers and Instagram @breadbeckers. References: Essential Home Ground Flour Book by Sue Becker USDA. 2018. Molasses. FoodData Central. Last accessed: May 28, 2021. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/nutrients Deseo, M.A., A. Elkins, S. Rochfort, and B. Kitchen. 2020. Antioxidant activity and polyphenol composition of sugarcane molasses extract. Food Chemistry. 314(126180). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.126180 Guimarães, C.M., M.S. Gião, S.S. Martinez, A.I. Pintado, M.E. Pintado, L.S. Bento, F.X. Malcata. 2007. Antioxidant Activity of Sugar Molasses, Including Protective Effect Against DNA Oxidative Damage. Journal of Food Science. 72(1):C039–C043. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1750-3841.2006.00231.x Takara, K., K. Ushijima, K. Wada, H. Iwasaki, and M. Yamashita. 2007. Phenolic Compounds from Sugarcane Molasses Possessing Antibacterial Activity against Cariogenic Bacteria. Journal of Oleo Science. 56(11):611–614. https://doi.org/10.5650/jos.56.611 *DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this podcast or on our website should be construed as medical advice. Consult your health care provider for your individual nutritional and medical needs. The information presented is based on our research and is strictly that of the author and not necessarily those of any professional group or other individuals.