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molasses

[muh-las-iz] / məˈlæs ɪz /


NOUN
treacle
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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

Add unexpected flavors like ginger, sesame oil, yuzu or even pomegranate molasses.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 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

Kids would scoop the molasses into their mouths with their fingers, or turn sticks into molasses lollipops.

From "I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919" by Lauren Tarshis




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