Usage Tips:

although molasses is used chiefly for its flavour and sweetness, it also imparts a pleasing colour to baked goods, and the higher the grade of molasses used, the richer the brilliance and appeal of crust and crumb colour. black strap molasses is most commonly known for the robust bittersweet flavour it imparts to baked beans and gingerbread.

Storage:

this product should be stored at ambient temperatures in an airtight container.

Point of Interest:

edible molasses is a heavy-bodied liquid derived from sugar cane. the cane is the source of its characteristic flavour, a flavour that has never been successfully produced artificially. in addition to a flavour, molasses contributes sweetening power and colour to baked goods, confectionery products and other processed foods. the flavour is quite different from fancy molasses and is standardized to uniformity to regulate dough fermentation of dark bakery products. the quality of the molasses is governed by the maturity of the sugar cane, the amount of sugar extracted, and the method of extraction.

Extra Information:

blackstrap molasses is the liquid left after the third extraction of the sugar refining process. it is dark, strong flavoured and very aromatic. it is unsulphured, however, naturally occurring sulphur may be present. molasses is used chiefly for its flavour, sweetness and colour. it has great value as a leavening agent due to its acidity.