A couple of questions

Is Grandma’s molasses the same as blackstrap?

Molasses on Your Menu

The sugar content of light and dark, according to Serious Eats, is about 70 percent, while the bitter blackstrap molasses contains about 45 percent sugar. … Dark, or robust, as Grandma's calls the second boiling of molasses, is good for baked beans or barbecue sauce.25 Aug 2019

What’s the difference between blackstrap molasses and Grandma’s molasses?

Molasses (left) has a red to amber tone and a bright, acidic sweetness. Blackstrap (right) is inky, salty, and bitter.

What kind of molasses is grandmas?

sugarcane molasses Grandma's Molasses is made of the highest grade sugarcane molasses that is unsulfured and contains no preservatives, artificial flavors or artificial colors. It's the secret ingredient for baking and cooking.

Is Unsulphured molasses the same as blackstrap?

Unsulphured Molasses – has the best flavor, is made from sun-ripened cane which has grown 12-15 months. Blackstrap Molasses – is the final by-product of the sugar making process, it is dark and has a slightly bitter, robust flavor.

Are molasses and blackstrap molasses the same?

More commonly known as treacle or black treacle or, in the US as blackstrap molasses, molasses are essentially what is left over after cane sugar is boiled to produce sugar and most of the sugar has been extracted.

What can I use instead of blackstrap molasses?

Maple Syrup, Honey, Light Molasses, or Dark Corn Syrup Any of these common sweeteners can be used to substitute for blackstrap molasses. Each is significantly sweeter, so you may want to use less in your recipe, and finding the right moisture level in baking could take some experimentation.

Why is molasses called blackstrap?

The term 'blackstrap' is from the Dutch word 'stroop' which means syrup and the very dark (almost black) color, which results from the extreme caramelization the syrup undergoes from repeated boiling at high temperatures.

Is Brer Rabbit molasses the same as blackstrap molasses?

Brer Rabbit Molasses comes in three grades: mild flavor, full flavor and blackstrap. All three grades are unsulfured molasses, making them the finest quality of sugarcane molasses available. Brer Rabbit is also available in two syrup varieties: full and light flavors.