Sweeteners · syrup
Date syrup
Also called date molasses, silan
Dark, thick syrup pressed from cooked dates; fruity and caramel-like. Drizzled with tahini in the Middle East and used in dressings, marinades, baking and breakfast bowls.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodCarob molasses
Less sweet, more chocolatey-bitter.
- T2 · GoodGrape molasses
Tangier and thinner.
- T2 · GoodMaple syrup
Thinner, maple flavour instead of dates.
- T3 · In a pinchHoney
Floral and light; no dark fruity depth.
- T3 · In a pinchMolasses
Bitter and mineral; use less. (use 0.75× the amount)
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