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molasses

[muh-las-iz] / məˈlæs ɪz /


NOUN
treacle
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New Canadian levies on dairy, molasses and other food items will also hit a big export category, as will Ottawa’s tariffs on agricultural machinery, furniture and household appliances.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

MicroHarvest uses byproducts of the sugar industry, such as molasses, which isn't typically eaten in Germany.

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026

Add unexpected flavors like ginger, sesame oil, yuzu or even pomegranate molasses.

From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2025

As a child, I loved eating ribs doused in sweet tangy KC BBQ sauce made with molasses, acidic vinegar and spicy chile powder alongside my cousins.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2024

Who needed to waste a penny at the candy store when you could get a taste of molasses for free?

From "I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919" by Lauren Tarshis




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