Black treacle is a blend of cane molasses and invert sugar syrup. Though it's similar to pure molasses, black treacle is generally described as a slightly burnt, bitter version of molasses.

What is black treacle made of?

Black treacle syrup is a mixture of cane molasses and syrup. Black treacle syrup is dark in colour and has a high viscosity. Thanks to its rich, strong and intense flavour, black treacle syrup is the perfect counterpart to golden syrup and is often used to achieve a bitter-sweet flavouring in sweets and desserts.

What does treacle consist of?

Treacle (/ˈtriːkəl/) is any uncrystallised syrup made during the refining of sugar. The most common forms of treacle are golden syrup, a pale variety, and a darker variety known as black treacle. Black treacle, or molasses, has a distinctively strong, slightly bitter flavour, and a richer colour than golden syrup.