No, it is not a substitute for light or dark molasses.
But anyone who has considered using this syrupy sweetener understands that not all jars ofmolassesare created equal.
Blackstrap molasses is what is left of boiled sugarcane at the end of the sugar extraction process.
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“It is leftover after the third boiling of sugarcane.”
Fancy), U.S. Grade B (or U.S.
Choice), and U.S. Grade C (or U.S. Standard).
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Treacle and blackstrap molasses fall under U.S. Grade C, which denotes that it is a sugarcane byproduct.
What Is Blackstrap Molasses?
Unlike regularmolasses, blackstrap molasses is slightly thicker and more bitter.
Can Molasses And Blackstrap Molasses Be Used Interchangeably?
Because of the difference in flavor, molassesboth light or darkand blackstrap molasses should not be used interchangeably.
The bitterness of blackstrap molasses would ruin most recipes that require molasses, Edwards says.
