Instructions: Would anybody like to know what treacle is? We see it in recipes rather often, especially from readers who have sent them from the UK. Ive probably looked in my dictionary 100 times, because I cant seem to remember what it is.

Here we are:
"Treacle, a byproduct of making sugar, is available in two varieties.

Dark treacle is very similar to dark molasses, and the two can be used interchangeably in recipes. Light treacle, also known as golden syrup, is similar to corn syrup which can be substituted. Lyles is a popular brand of golden syrup which is available in some gourmet shops in the United

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