Dulces y Endulzantes

Light molasses

Light molasses
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Ingredient Information

Name

Light molasses

Category

Dulces y Endulzantes

Popularity

87 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Light molasses is a thick and viscous sweetener, primarily obtained as a byproduct during the refining of sugar from sugarcane or sugar beets. Its color is a light amber tone, and its flavor is sweet with soft, slightly caramelized notes, less intense than dark molasses.

This ingredient originates from sugar-producing regions such as Latin America, the Caribbean, and the southern United States, where sugarcane is extensively cultivated. It has traditionally been used both to sweeten dishes and to add moisture and flavor in baking and pastry making.

Regarding its properties, light molasses is rich in nutrients such as iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium, in addition to being a natural source of energy due to its simple sugar content. Although it is a sweetener, its vitamin and mineral content makes it more nutritious than refined white sugar.

In the culinary field, light molasses is used to prepare desserts, sauces, marinades, and traditional beverages, providing a distinctive flavor and enriching the texture of preparations.

Synonyms in Latin American Spanish: chancaca líquida, melaza suave, miel de caña clara, miel de azúcar.

Nutritional Properties

0g
fiber
37mg
sodium
205mg
calcium
1mcg
folate
4.72mg
iron
30mg
phosphorus
146mg
potassium
73g
sugars
290
calories
0mcg
lycopene
70mg
magnesium
0g
proteins
0mg
vitamin c
0.07mg
vitamin b6
0g
total fats
74g
carbohydrates

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