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blackstrap molasses
noun[ U ]
USuk /ˌblæk.stræp məˈlæs.ɪz/ us /ˈblæk.stræp məˈlæs.ɪs/
a thick, dark brown or black liquid that is produced during the process of making sugar and is used in cooking:
A little blackstrap molasses or pure maple syrup is a good, natural sweetener.
Blackstrap molasses is the syrup remaining after the third extraction of sugar from sugar cane.
Of all the types of molasses, blackstrap molasses is the strongest in taste and has the most intense colour.
Because of its very noticeable colour, blackstrap molasses should be used only in very dark breads.
Blackstrap molasses (available from health food stores) is a good source of iron, calcium, potassium, and B vitamins.
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nonpareil
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