What is the difference between molasses and cane syrup

The body uses the energy it needs right away and stores the rest in the form of fat. So eating too much sugar in any form can lead to being overweight. Eating sugar does not cause diabetes, but if you have diabetes, your body cannot process carbohydrates well and eating sugar could result in elevated blood sugar levels.

Sugar can lead to tooth decay, too. It takes a lot of processing to extract juice from sugar cane and refine it into granulated sugar. Cane syrup goes through less processing, consuming less energy to make, which may be beneficial to the environment. Cane syrup contains no additives or preservatives. Some cane syrups are made from organically grown sugar cane, which hasn't been treated with pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Because the body processes all sugars in the same way, the type of sweetener you decide to use depends on personal preference.

Cane syrup is of no more benefit to your health than table sugar. Although sugar makes food taste better and does no harm in moderation, the American Dietetic Association recommends that you monitor your sugar intake and consume less when possible.

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USA Emergency Supply. Sales and support call Molasses types vary based on which step of the sugar crystallization process the residue originated. Light molasses is what's left after the first boiling process, while dark molasses comes from the second boiling process.

Blackstrap molasses, the residue left after the third boiling, is dark and bitter and not normally used for cooking. Cane syrup is an amber-colored liquid, available in light and dark varieties. To prevent crystallization, some cane syrup manufacturers add corn syrup to the product.

Molasses can be substituted with honey, dark corn syrup or maple syrup. Use 1 cup of any of these syrups in place of 1 cup of molasses. Light corn syrup can be used in place of cane syrup using equal quantities.