It’s darker and thicker than light molasses, and contains less sugar. The caramel-like flavor is rich, and can be ...

From light to blackstrap, sulfured to unsulfured, the large variety of molasses options can be confusing. And one type will ...

What exactly is molasses? It is simply the byproduct of refining crushed sugarcane or sugar beets into sugar. There are basically three types: light, dark, and blackstrap (which is more bitter).

Author Stephen Puleo talked about his book, "Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919," and provided introductory information about the historical event.