Rich in antioxidants

Molasses has a lot of antioxidants. Antioxidants are substances that protect the body from free radicals, which are molecules that, in big quantities, can harm your cells. In turn, an excess of free radicals can cause oxidative stress and a variety of illnesses.

Molasses is particularly high in polyphenol antioxidants and presumably contains more polyphenols than other sugarcane products like juice and syrup. Polyphenol consumption has been linked to the prevention, delay, or reduction of the consequences of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and cancer.