By Mike Nolan
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True or false: Molasses has to be made from sugar cane.
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I missed it. I've seen "date syrup," which I now assume is the same as date molasses.
I knew this, but I learned from the explanation. Thanks, Mike!
I've seen a reference to pomegranate molasses, but was wondering if that was like "oat milk" and more an advertising gimick.
I'm not sure if date syrup and date molasses would be identical, molasses is what's left after removing most of the sugar. You can buy date sugar, it reminds me a bit of maple sugar in that it has a much more complex flavor profile than sucrose.
Missed it.I've seen cane syrup made.
I have some date sugar, which I bought for a recipe. The recipe noted that if substituting regular sugar, additional flour would be needed.