Grape Molasses (Pekmez)

Hazard level: Low health concern

What is Grape Molasses (Pekmez)?

Thick syrup made by reducing grape juice, used as a sweetener in Turkish/Middle Eastern confectionery.

Is Grape Molasses (Pekmez) safe?

Grape Molasses (Pekmez) is considered low concern by food-safety agencies.

Score impact: −3 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 8 of 12,863 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA

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Also known as

Grape Molasses (Pekmez) is also known as pekmez, grape syrup, üzüm pekmezi, uzum pekmezi, grape molasses — these all refer to the same ingredient.

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