Below is a list of all known varieties for Molasses. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Black Treacle | The darkest, strongest form of treacle (similar to blackstrap molasses but slightly sweeter). It has a robust, slightly bitter, and burnt-caramel flavor. |
| Blackstrap Molasses | The thickest, darkest, and most robust molasses, taken from the third boiling of the sugar syrup. It is bittersweet and high in minerals. |
| Cane Syrup (Golden Syrup) | A thick, sweet, amber-colored syrup made from the evaporation of sugarcane juice. It is milder than molasses and distinct from corn syrup. |
| Golden Syrup (Lyle's) | A thick, amber-colored, inverted sugar syrup. It has a distinct, rich, and buttery caramel flavor, and is a staple in British baking. |
| Light Molasses | Syrup from the first boiling of sugarcane. It is the lightest in color and sweetest, with the mildest flavor. |
| Pomegranate Molasses | A fruit syrup (not from cane) made by boiling down pomegranate juice. It is tangy, sweet, and complex. (Categorized as 18 due to 'molasses' name). |
| Sorghum Syrup (Sorghum Molasses) | A sweetener made from the juice of the sorghum plant. It has a thinner, slightly sour, and less bitter taste than blackstrap molasses. |
| Sulphured Molasses | Molasses made from younger, green sugarcane, treated with sulfur dioxide as a preservative. Can have a slight chemical aftertaste. |
| Treacle | Treacle is uncrystallised syrup made during the refining of sugar. The most common forms of treacle are golden syrup, a pale variety, and black treacle, a darker variety similar to molasses. Black treacle has a distinctively strong, slightly bitter flavour, and a richer colour than golden syrup. Golden syrup treacle is a common sweetener and condiment in British cuisine, found in such dishes as treacle tart and treacle sponge pudding. |
| Unsulphured Molasses | Molasses made from mature, sun-ripened sugarcane. It has a cleaner, sweeter, and more robust flavor than sulphured molasses. |