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Pomegranate Molasses

Pomegranate molasses is a tart, concentrated pomegranate syrup used in sauces, marinades, dressings, and desserts.

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About Pomegranate Molasses

Pomegranate molasses is a concentrated syrup made by reducing pomegranate juice. It is used in marinades, salad dressings, dips, sauces, glazes, soups, stews, and desserts, where a small amount adds fruit acidity and depth.

The syrup is typically dark red, reddish-brown, or nearly brown, with a glossy, pourable body. Its flavour is sharply tart and fruity, with sweetness ranging from restrained to pronounced. Reduction can make it viscous, while added sugar produces a rounder, sweeter profile.

Products range from reduced juice with little or no added sweetener to sweetened syrups containing other acidic or aromatic ingredients. It is usually bottled as a ready-to-use liquid; stirring, dilution, or gentle heating can make it easier to blend into dressings, sauces, and glazes.

Ingredient type
compound ingredient

Forms & related ingredients

  • Lemoncontains · Pomegranate Molasses → Lemon
  • Pomegranatecontains · Pomegranate Molasses → Pomegranate
  • Sugarcontains · Pomegranate Molasses → Sugar

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English

Pomegranate Molasses

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Pomegranate Molasses nutrition & diet

Pomegranate Molasses nutritional value

Representative benchmark: Syrup, sweet pouring, not further specified

Representative nutrition benchmarkOfficial table values for a comparable food category, not a laboratory measurement of this exact ingredient.

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
287kcal
Protein
2.2g
Carbs
69.5g
Fat
0.1g

Representative benchmark from a comparable official food-composition category; it is not a laboratory measurement of this exact ingredient. The displayed reference form must be considered, and species, cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

Treat pomegranate molasses as a concentrated condiment, with serving size interpreted alongside the dish rather than as fresh fruit. Record whether it is strained, reduced, sweetened, or blended with other syrups. Preparation context matters because sauces, marinades, and desserts may add substantial accompanying ingredients.

Compare the right form: Match references to commercial pomegranate molasses as a strained, reduced syrup, including whether sweeteners or other fruit concentrates are present.

Diet considerations

Pomegranate molasses originates from pomegranate fruit and is generally plant-derived when made only from juice and reduction. Compatibility changes if a product contains honey, animal-derived flavorings, or other additives. Its concentrated syrup form also contributes a portion-dependent carbohydrate pattern distinct from whole pomegranate.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Depends on the version
  • Vegetarian
    Depends on the version
  • Pescatarian
    Depends on the version
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Depends on the version
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Depends on the version
Check the version or source of: Sugar. Check the refining process and processing aids for the particular producer.
Vegetarian · Depends on the version
Check the version or source of: Sugar. Check the refining process and processing aids for the particular producer.
Pescatarian · Depends on the version
Check the version or source of: Sugar. Check the refining process and processing aids for the particular producer.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Depends on the version
Optional or variable recorded ingredients: Sugar. This profile falls outside the conventional paleo pattern used here (grains and pseudograins, legumes, dairy or refined sugar). Recipes and products can differ.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Pacific Nutrient Database 2020 — 01.1.8.2.0_02 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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