What Exactly Is Molasses and How Is It Made? (Food History)

Описание: You probably have molasses sitting in your pantry right now. It's that thick, dark syrup used in gingerbread and holiday baking. But this innocent ingredient once fueled wars, powered one of history's most brutal trade systems, and in 1919, killed 21 people when a massive tank exploded in Boston. So what exactly is molasses, and how did it go from leftover syrup to economic powerhouse to deadly disaster?

This video explores the fascinating and dark history of molasses—from its creation as a byproduct of sugar refining to its role in the colonial rum trade and the triangle trade. You'll discover why molasses was so valuable that entire wars were fought over it, how it sparked tensions that led to the American Revolution, and the science behind why it makes cookies so perfectly soft and chewy. We'll also uncover the shocking story of the Great Molasses Flood that devastated a Boston neighborhood.

➡️ WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THIS VIDEO:
✅ What molasses actually is and how it's made from sugar production
✅ The difference between light, dark, and blackstrap molasses
✅ How molasses became the economic engine of the triangle trade
✅ The role of molasses in colonial America and the path to revolution
✅ The Great Molasses Flood of 1919 and how it killed 21 people
✅ Why molasses makes baked goods soft and keeps them moist
✅ How brown sugar is just white sugar with molasses added back
✅ The nutritional benefits hidden in this thick, dark syrup

If you've ever wondered about the hidden stories behind everyday ingredients, this is a journey through history, science, and one of the strangest disasters ever recorded.

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