molasses
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MicroHarvest uses byproducts of the sugar industry, such as molasses, which isn't typically eaten in Germany.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Lawlor adds, “The local ingredients in Boston and New England were different, with items like lobster and molasses, which make many New England Chinese food dishes darker and sweeter.”
From Salon • May 3, 2026
During my visit, a convention, limited valet, and general crowding from the adjacent stadium created a kind of urban molasses.
From Salon • May 28, 2025
Rum is typically made by fermenting and then distilling sugarcane molasses, the thick treacle-like substance leftover after refined sugar has been produced from the harvested plants.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2025
Behind him he heard another horrendous noise as the wave of molasses hit the elevated tracks.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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