Golden Barrel Black strap molasses is sulfur-free and is perfect for all of your healthful baking needs or as an energy-boosting natural health supplement. This healthy Black strap molasses, which harks back to yesteryear, is another signature product from the folks at Golden Barrel in Lancaster County, PA. It exhibits a strong, bitter flavor and a dark Color. Blackstrap molasses contains much higher levels of many nutrients than regular molasses, especially when it comes to iron content. Other important nutrients obtained from Blackstrap include vitamin B6, calcium, manganese, magnesium and potassium. This rich nutritional profile makes Blackstrap molasses a highly regarded super food and popular dietary supplement. Our molasses has a 3+ year shelf life and can be stored in a cool, dry place such as a regular cupboard or pantry. Refrigeration is not required. WARNING: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead and acrylamide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to, "Proposition 65 Warnings" website