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Molasses
Molasses is a dark, sweet and thickly syrupy sugar byproduct. Molasses vary in color and sweetness, depending on the type and amount of sugar used during its processing.
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What would you do to make it easier to pour and measure the molasses?
I need to know the limitations (what can you and what can you not do). The simplest answer, heat it up. To do this use a double boiler (one pan with nothing but boiling water, and in that is another pan with this molasses. You're going to have to keep stirring it though. If that is unacceptable then heat it up, get it very thin so you can stir it, and add a trace of some kind of acid, like a touch of lemon juice, or better yet, vitamin C, say 3-5 drops or one ground up tablet, in say a quart of molasses. Keep stirring it for say 15-30 minutes. My hope is that the sugar in the molasses is some kind of disaccharides, or even small polysaccharides, and the acid, along with the water present, will hydrolyses these more complex sugars down to monosaccharides, like fructose and glucose, the aqueous solutions of which are fairly fluid. But, (!) at this point you don't really have molasses any more. However trust me; it will still be very sweet, probably sweeter than the molasses itself. Hope that helps.
Yes, in certain doses and depending on your sensitivity. If you have one BM a day then you will need three or more tablespoons to produce a laxative effect. If your BMs are less frequent then you are definitely constipated and will need anywhere from a quarter cup (four tbls) to a third cup taken over a period of one hour or less with about twenty four oz of water. Always drink water if taking a laxative. Warm water works best.
Why was molasses so important to the colonists?
Molasses was important mainly because it was used to make rum.
The word molasses comes from the Portuguese word melaço, which comes from mel, the Portuguese word for "honey". The quality of molasses depends on the maturity of the sugar cane or beet, the amount of sugar extracted, and the method of extraction.
What can you use to substitute for 2 tbsp of molasses?
Depending on the recipe, honey can substitute for molasses most of the time.
When did Boston Molasses Disaster happen?
Boston was part of the triangular trade route, which involved molasses, rum, sugar cane, slaves, and money, as well as ships nedded for all this activity. New England forests provided trees for the large sailing ships, and the molasses was stored in a the Noth End, which at that time was very industrial in nature. Rum would be made with the molasses. True story - the explosiion took place during the summer - temps had been abnormally high and built up pressure inside the tank caused it to explode - sending molasses streaming through the North End, drowning people and livestock. The prior answer is incorrect. The spill occurred in January 1919 not in the summer. It did happen on January 15, 1919 if you wan't a lot more information you should read the book Joshua's Song it's Historic Fiction it's a great book! answer 3 Good job. Jan 15 1919, it was unseasonable warm 43 degrees and the container was filled more than it would have been in warmer weather. the molasses expanded and broke open the container. A 30 foot wave was seen. 6 people killed and 21 horses. 6 months to clean the mess and 6 years to clear all the court cases associated with the molassacre...lol.
Can molasses be used by diabetes patient?
Yes and No.
Molasses is essentially a form of sugar. Most diabetics can eat very small amounts of sugar, although it is not a good practice, since the desire for sweets can get reinforced each time you eat very sweet foods. So, ideal would be NO consumption of sugars for diabetics, although this is not always achievable. That is when moderation becomes very important.
"All things in moderation" is a wise maxim. Diabetics should maintain a diet of approximately the same number of calories each day and controlled with each meal and snack to avoid blood glucose spikes or dips too low. The calorie allotment can be increased if exercise is increased, however, the control of and slow, even consumption of calories is very important for those with diabetes mellitus.
Choosing foods to get the maximum enjoyable and nutritious diet involves balancing the calories and being sensible about choices. When you eat "empty" calories like sugars, you are, in a sense, using up your allotted calories more quickly with each bite and getting no or little nutrition in the process. An occasional sensible splurge is usually acceptable by diabetics' physicians, but ask yours before you use any forms of sugars.
For comparison of molasses to other sweeteners:
Molasses, which is a by-product of the sugar making process from sugar cane or sugar beets (or some fruits like grapes), has little to no nutritional value. Calories are 58 per Tablespoon and there are 14.9g of Carbohydrates, of which 11.1g are sugars. There is a small amount of sodium (salt). And, you get no protein, no fats, and no fiber, all essential nutrients.
Sorghum "molasses" is a different ingredient, and is not really molasses, it is actually a syrup that is made from a sorghum plant. This would be a better choice, since it, at least, has some nutritional value. Calories are also slightly less with 40.7 calories per Tablespoon and 651 per cup. A Tablespoon has approximately 9g of carbohydrates plus the nutrition of some fats, protein and fiber with a small amount of sodium. Some people do not enjoy the extra flavors in sorghum, others choose it for that reason. It is not always easily found on the supermarket shelves, though.
Granulated sugar is totally "empty", with no nutritional value and 48 calories per Tablespoon. The carbohydrate content is all sugar and there is no protein, no fats and no fiber. It is the considered the worst choice by most nutritionists and dietitians.
Artificial sweeteners have no or negligible calories, but again, no nutritional value and some worry about all the chemical processing and fear potential side effects. For others, these are their best choices despite the negatives, and first discussing their use with your physician or nutritionist is always wise.
Stevia is another sweetener made from a plant. It has no calories and no nutritional value, although it is preferred by some people because it is "natural" and plant-based and they enjoy the flavor.
See the link to a site where you can look up calories of different foods and sweetening agents below in the related links section.
What is the difference between sorghum and molasses?
Sorghum is thicker and lighter in color and has a milder taste than molasses. They can be used in place of one another in any recipe.
What is a good substitute for Molasses in a barbecue sauce?
Dry rub Injection Marinade Glaze (sort of like a sauce but can be something as simple as honey and is usually cooked on during last hour or so) Brine Bill Anderson Barbecue Recipes - www.bbq-book.com
Why did the british officials carried out the molasses act?
To inhibit colonial trade with the French West Indies.
Why molasses is black in colour?
Molasses comes from the Portuguese word melaço which comes from the Latin word mel meaning "honey".
Can you use molasses instead of golden syrup?
Honey can usually be substituted for syrup in recipes, however, when baking, the ingredients sometimes need to be very exact for the "chemistry" of the cooking process to work correctly. Honey may have more moisture than syrup does. You might have to just try it to see how it works in the recipe you have.
Can you use blackstrap molasses in place of molasses?
Yes, if you add a certain amount of water to it depending on the amount of molasses needed in the recipe.
What is the plural form of molasses?
The word syrup is an uncountable noun for a substance. Nouns for substances are not identified as separate objects; substance nouns are expressed as amounts or measures:
- some syrup, a lot of syrup, a bottle of syrup.
The plural form for a substance is reserved for 'kinds of' or 'types of'; example:
- Their selection of syrups included blueberry, raspberry, and my favorite, chocolate.
Can you use molasses in jam making?
Unless molasses is listed in a tested recipe it should not be used. Canning jams and jellies relies on a specific science of maintaining ph levels and having enough fruit, sugars, and pectin (natural or manmade) to make the jam/jelly gel. If the proper ph level is not maintained, food spoilage is highly likely.
Is molasses made from maple sap?
Yes, because Farmers tap the maple trees in spring for sap to make famous Vermont maple syrup. Obviously...
How did they get rid of the molasses flood in Boston?
A 50 foot high tank with a 90 foot circumference collapsed releasing 2,300,000 gallons of the sticky stuff on to the streets. Those looking on said that there was a loud rumbling sound like a machine gun as rivets shot off the tank. Some claimed that the ground shook the way it does when a train passes by.
Does archway still make those molasses cookies?
I looked everywhere and ran across them at Food Town.
I have seen them at Kroger.
