Sweet sorghum is any of the many varieties of the sorghum plant (grass) which has a high sugar content and came originally from Africa. The method of production of molasses is very similar to sugar cane. The stems are stripped of leaves and the canes are crushed to extract the juice. This is filtered and boiled down into the syrup. It is about as sweet as ordinary sugar and is always in a liquid state that has a viscosity similar to honey. It can be used as a sweetener on its own or as an ingredient in cooking.
Sorghum Syrup a natural unprocessed product. Unlike refined sugar no chemicals are used in its manufacture. It has a unique taste and is very useful in cooking. It is a source of certain minerals including calcium, magnesium, manganese, potassium and zinc. It also contains B vitamins
There is no consistent data on how long you can keep Sorghum Molasses for,but unopened molasses stored in a cool, dark place are good for up to one year. Once opened, it can be stored for another twelve months in a very cool location if you are careful to wipe the lip of the bottle clean and securely seal it after each use.
Uses:
(overall it can be used successfully in any recipe/application calling for a liquid sweetener)
-instead of honey in tea / cereals / oatmeal
-instead of sugar in baking goods (I put some when I bake regular whole wheat bread)
-instead of regular maple /strawberry syrup for waffles/pancakes/ French toast
