Is Treacle Good for You?

Robert Thorne
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The High Molasses Content of Black Treacle Black Treacle Treacle (/ˈTriːkəl/) Is Any Uncrystallised Syrup Made During the Refining of Sugar. the Most Common...

Is Treacle Good for You?

The high molasses content of black treacle

black treacle
Treacle (/ˈtriːkəl/) is any uncrystallised syrup made during the refining of sugar. The most common forms of treacle are golden syrup, a pale variety, and a darker variety known as black treacle. Black treacle, or molasses, has a distinctively strong, slightly bitter flavour, and a richer colour than golden syrup.
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means it contains nutrients and minerals as well as making it dark, rich and thick. It is also a natural humectant, meaning it stabilises the water content in foods, preserving them for longer and keeping them moist.

Does treacle have any health benefits?

It contains a handful of vitamins and minerals, as well as several antioxidants ( 35 ). Furthermore, its high iron, potassium, and calcium contents may benefit bone and heart health ( 36 , 37 , 38 ).

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What is treacle made from?

Treacle is a by-product of the sugar refining process, it's what remains when sugar cane juice is boiled down to produce grains of sugar.

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