Kuromitsu (黒蜜, literally "black honey") is a Japanese sugar syrup. It is similar to molasses, but thinner and milder.[1]
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Alternative names | 黒蜜 |
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Type | Sugar syrup |
Place of origin | Japan |
Main ingredients | Kokutō |
Similar dishes | Molasses |
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It is typically made from unrefined kokutō (muscovado sugar), and is a central ingredient in many Japanese sweets. It is one of the ingredients used in making wagashi, and is eaten with kuzumochi, fruit, ice cream, and other confectionery.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Chen, Namiko (2019-07-10). "Kuromitsu (Black Sugar Syrup)". Just One Cookbook. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
Sources
edit- Delicious Coma (food blog): kuro-mitsu at the Wayback Machine (archived November 14, 2010)
- Taste of Zen: kuromitsu recipe Archived 2018-09-25 at the Wayback Machine