Kuromitsu

Summary

Kuromitsu (黒蜜, literally "black honey") is a Japanese sugar syrup. It is similar to molasses, but thinner and milder.[1]

Kuromitsu
Kuzumochi with kuromitsu and kinako
Alternative names黒蜜
TypeSugar syrup
Place of originJapan
Main ingredientsKokutō
Similar dishesMolasses
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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 edit

References edit

  1. ^ 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