Molasses

Description

Malasses also know as treacle is the byproduct of making refined sugar (sucrose). It is often somewhat sweet and different versions vary in sugar content. Molasses has considerably complexity of flavor when compared with the purely sweet flavor of refined sugar. It is molasses content that makes brown sugar brown. Blackstrap is a variety of molasses that has had nearly all the sugar removed. It is rich in vitamins and bitter tasting.

Lyle's Golden Syrup is a brand of very pale treacle popular in the UK that has flavors and consistency similar to honey.