Malayer County Grape Molasses Producers & Processors | Iranco
Doushab & Manizan whipped white molasses chain, grape refinery megaproject and 14+ mapped industrial and heritage units
B2B guide to Malayer grape molasses — ~7,600 t annual output, 120+ Jozan Valley workshops, Manizan white molasses, Shushab industrial cluster and mapped Ardloo, Be Sama & Shahre Shireh units.
Malayer County grape molasses ecosystem
Malayer County is a core hub for grape molasses (doushab) across central-western Iran — from kettle cooking with “white soil” in Jozan Valley to vacuum evaporation lines at Shushab Industrial Zone.
With 12,738 ha of vineyards, 304–305k t of grapes and ~7,600 t of molasses yearly; Jozan GIAHS heritage and Manizan molasses culture anchor regional branding.
Product taxonomy & value chain
| Product | Specs | Storage / pack | Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whipped white (Manizan) | Creamy; 24–72 h aeration | Cold chain | Premium vs runny doushab |
| Golden / red clear | Amber; controlled caramelization | Jars & PET | Confectionery & retail |
| Traditional dark doushab | Copper kettle, direct fire | Metal drums | Heritage wholesale |
| Concentrate & clarified must | Vacuum clarification | Beverage B2B | Juice lines |
Fresh grape allocation balance
| Use | Share (%) | Grape in (t) | Output (t) | Markets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raisins | 70% | 212,800 | 53,200 | Russia, Gulf, EU |
| Grape molasses | 12.5% | 38,000 | 7,600 | Wholesale, confectionery |
| Fresh table | 10% | 30,400 | 30,400 | Tehran & west |
| Verjuice, vinegar, basluq | 7.5% | 22,980 | Variable | Condiments & souvenirs |
Molasses yield: ~1 kg syrup from 5 kg ripe grapes at 67–75°Brix; ~38,000 t of grapes feed boilers for ~7,600 t molasses annually.
Geographic production hubs
| Hub | Role | Production type | Key players |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malayer IZ 1 (Shushab) | Modern lines, PET, sorting | Industrial | Hane Daneh, Ardloo, Tak Afrouz |
| Jozan Valley / Manizan | 120+ kitchens, white molasses | Heritage | Sofi, Nasiri, Taherifar |
| Samen district | Golden & dark molasses | Semi-industrial | Samen Food |
| Jowkar / Malayer IZ 2 (Sahand) | Bulk grape aggregation | Logistics | Feeds boileries |
Traditional vs industrial process
White soil & settling
Alkaline earth neutralizes acid to ~pH 6.5–7 and flocculates pectin before boiling.
Open copper kettle
>100°C; Maillard & higher HMF; dark brown color.
Vacuum evaporation
0.2–0.4 bar; 55–65°C boil-off; controlled Brix & light amber.
Manizan white molasses
Cool to 30–35°C; continuous whipping; stable foam & light scatter.
Active company database
Shushab plants & processing co-ops
| Unit / brand | Location | Activity | Key products | Market / export |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hane Daneh Gharb Food Industries | Malayer, Industry Sq. | Industrial molasses & canning | Industrial grape molasses | Active |
| Nim Chasht Salamat Noshijan Co-opBrand: Ardloo | Malayer IZ (Shushab) | PET bottling & production | Grape molasses PET 400 g | Active |
| Parham Kaveh Zand Rural Co-op | Zand, Mishan village | Cooperative orchard processing | Processed grape molasses | Active |
| Malayer County Growers Co-op | Malayer agri unions HQ | Raw supply, processing & trade | Bulk grapes & molasses, export raisins | Export |
| Noshkam Malayer Food Industries | Malayer industrial zones | National packing & distribution | Red molasses 500 g, halva | Active |
| Tak Afrouz Malayer Co-op | Malayer IZ 1 (Shushab) | Raisin sorting & packing | Sorted raisins, bulk molasses | Export |
Jozan & Manizan heritage kitchens
| Unit / brand | Location | Activity | Key products | Market / export |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eng. Taherifar Molasses WorkshopBrand: Shahre Shireh | Malayer, Fattahiyeh | Traditional production & packing | Golden & whipped white molasses | Heritage |
| Angoor Sofi Molasses Workshop | Jozan Valley, Manizan road | Seasonal cooking & grower service | Traditional Manizan doushab | Heritage |
| Nasiri Traditional Workshop | Manizan village | Direct tourist sales | Premium white molasses, basluq | Heritage |
Trading, wholesale & distribution
| Unit / brand | Location | Activity | Key products | Market / export |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Be Sama Malayer Food IndustriesBrand: Be Sama | Malayer processing zone | Standard production & packing | 1 kg golden molasses, berry & date | Active |
| Bazar Malayer Dried-Fruit TradingBrand: bazaremalayer.com | Malayer HQ | Wholesale & souvenir export | Manizan white molasses, export raisins | Export |
| Takizan Production & Sales | Malayer entrance blvd. | Souvenir workshop & wholesale | Authentic molasses, basluq | Wholesale |
| Samen Food Processing UnitBrand: Samen Food | Samen district, vineyards | Semi-industrial southwest hub | Samen golden & dark molasses | Active |
| Shahdina Malayer Trading | Imam Reza blvd. | Bulk wholesale distribution | 15 kg bulk molasses, raisins | Wholesale |
Market, fraud & packaging
Illegal kitchens boil raisin-line waste with industrial sugar into fake molasses; barcode traceability and GI marks are needed to protect authentic Manizan product.
Over 70% of craft molasses still ships in 17 kg tins or 15–20 kg plastic drums; air-tight glass and 15–25 g sachets are critical for export and hospitality.
Grape refinery & outlook
The Malayer grape refinery megaproject (~850 billion tomans) targets seed oil, tartaric acid, aseptic concentrate and sterile molasses packing.
Co-op organization, Jozan HMF labs, refinery completion and glass retail packs are the path to export-grade Manizan white molasses branding.
Iranco connects you with Shushab plants, Manizan heritage kitchens and Malayer wholesalers.