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A treacle, also known as molasses, is any uncrystallised syrup by-product of the sugar refinement process, produced either by biological or mechanical means. Treacle is used in cooking to add flavour and as a sweetener or as a condiment.

Treacle comes in a number of forms, including the pale syrup known as golden syrup and the darker syrup known as dark or black treacle. Black treacle has a distinctively strong, bitter flavour, and is possessed of a richer colour than its "golden" cousin, yet not as dark as molasses. Golden syrup was the main sweetener in treacle tart, a favourite dessert of Harry Potter.[1]

Cooking[]

Treacle was the main ingredient in a number of dishes, including treacle tart, treacle fudge, and treacle pudding.

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Notes and references[]

  1. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 11 (The Sorting Hat's New Song)