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molasses

[muh-las-iz] / məˈlæs ɪz /


NOUN
treacle
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They slurped the cafe’s signature lavashak smoothie — a tart mixture including peaches, various berries and pomegranate molasses — and munched on slow-cooked lamb over nachos with melty Armenian string cheese.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

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

Brown sugar gives it a molasses depth and I hold back on the white sugar so things never veer into cloying.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2025

“Now get in there and be sweet as molasses to Mrs. Caruthers, and pray she doesn’t dismiss you for your negligence.”

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland




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