Molasses

Molasses is a thick, sticky, and sweet liquid that is made from sugar cane or sugar beets. It is what remains after the sugar has been extracted from the plants.

Imagine you have a bowl of sugar and you want to take out all the sugar. You use a strainer to separate the solid sugar crystals from the liquid. The liquid left behind is molasses!

Molasses can be used for many things, like making cookies, bread, and even alcohol. It is also used as an ingredient in some sauces, marinades, and dressings.

There are different types of molasses, depending on how it is made. Light molasses is made from the first boiling of the sugar cane or sugar beet juice, while dark molasses comes from the second boiling. Blackstrap molasses is the darkest and richest type, made from the third boiling.

Molasses is very high in sugar and calories, so it should be used in moderation. But it does have some health benefits, like being a good source of iron and other minerals.

So, in summary, molasses is a sweet and sticky liquid made from sugar cane or sugar beets that is used for cooking and has different types depending on how it is made.