Syrup

Treacle

Treacle in British usage often means dark molasses-like syrup (black treacle) or the broader class of refinery syrups including golden syrup. Black treacle is bitter-sweet, almost burnt-caramel, for Christmas puddings and gingerbread. Use black treacle where deep colour and bitterness are wanted; golden syrup where mild caramel is preferred.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

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Breeds & varieties

A sample of named types with their own origin and culinary profiles.

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Black Treacle

Dark Treacle

Characteristics

Preparations

CookedLiquidPourableRaw

Provenance

Fair TradeOrganicSingle Origin

Sources

Indoor FarmedOutdoor FarmedWild

Traits

Bitter-SweetBritishCaramelDarkLiquidRobustSweetener

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 307

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 18.8 mg
Salt 0.05 g
Total Carbohydrate 77.2 g
Dietary Fibre 0.21 g
Total Sugars 66.8 g
Complex / starch 2.07 g
Protein 0.19 g
Water 21.4 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 307 kcal
Water 21.4 g
Carbohydrates 77.2 g
- Sugars 66.8 g
  - Monosaccharides 46.7 g
  - Disaccharides 20 g
- Starch 2.07 g
  - Amylose 0.52 g
  - Amylopectin 1.55 g
  - Digestible Starch 1.76 g
  - Resistant Starch 0.21 g
- Fibre 0.21 g
  - Soluble Fibre 0.07 g
  - Insoluble Fibre 0.14 g
Protein 0.19 g
Vitamins 24.9 mg
- Vitamin A 20 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.01 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.02 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.1 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.05 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.02 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 0.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 1.9 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.1 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
Minerals 273 mg
- Major Minerals 267 mg
  - Calcium 44 mg
  - Sodium 18.8 mg
  - Potassium 204 mg
- Trace Minerals 6.3 mg
  - Iron 0.9 mg
  - Zinc 0.4 mg
  - Iodine 5 µg
Salt 0.05 g
- Sodium Chloride 0.05 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 20 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.01 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.02 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.1 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.05 · vitamin-b6: 0.02 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 0.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 1.9 · vitamin-e: 0.1 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 18.84 · Potassium: 204 · Calcium: 44 · Iron: 0.9 · Zinc: 0.4 · Iodine: 5 ·

Syrups are sugar-dense liquids; natural types may retain minerals while refined syrups are mostly carbohydrate.

In the kitchen

Culinary partners and combinations that usually underperform with Treacle.

Pairs well with

Classic and complementary matches

Apple
Butter
Cream
GingerGingerbread
LemonTreacle tart
OatsFlapjacks

Usually avoid with

Often clash in flavour or tradition

History

1700GB

British sugar refining made treacle a household word for dark syrups.

1880GB

Black treacle and golden syrup split into distinct pantry products.

1900GB

Christmas baking fixed black treacle in puddings and parkin.