Molasses is a thick syrup-based sweetener and can be made from sugarcane, sugar beets, pomegranate, sorghum, carob and dates. In the US, sugarcane and sugar beet varieties are most popular and is made by boiling down the juice of these plants into a thick, dark syrup. The flavor is rich and sweet. Light molasses is milder in flavor, while blackstrap molasses has a bitter edge. Pomegranate and sorghum molasses are made in the same way. Pomegranate is another popular variety and has a dark red color and a fruity tartness. Carob and date molasses need additional ingredients to extract the flavor and syrup. Molasses is often used in baked goods, but can pair well in sauces and certain savory dishes.

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Cane spirit refers to a number of liquors distilled from sugar cane. Common cane spirits include rum and cachaça. The liquor can be light or dark and does vary in flavor with the darker spirits having a more robust taste and lighter spirits being more neutral. Cane spirits are found not just in drinks, but desserts too.

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