Sweeteners · syrup

Carob molasses

Also called dibs kharrub, keçiboynuzu pekmezi, carob syrup

Dark, thick syrup boiled from carob pods; cocoa-like and slightly bitter. Eaten with tahini on bread in Turkey and the Levant, and used in desserts and drinks.

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What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodDate syrup

    Sweeter and fruitier, lacks the chocolatey bitterness.

  • T2 · GoodGrape molasses

    Fruitier and tangier, less chocolatey.

  • T2 · GoodMolasses

    More bitter and mineral; use a little less. (use 0.75× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchBlack treacle

    Strongly bitter and dark; use less and add honey. (use 0.75× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchHoney

    Floral and sweet with none of the dark, bitter depth.

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