What is a gold syrup?

Gold syrup is a popular sweetener in the UK, which resembles the appearance of honey, albeit more similar to corn syrup in its casting. Sometimes it is called a light treacle and is an essential ingredient in the popular British dessert, Treacle Tart. This syrup can also be used as a topping for hot cereals or for pancakes. Some call it a walnut taste and many praise its light yellow color. People often feel sweeter than sugar. Use as a replacement of sugar should mean the use of smaller quantities. This facilitates storage without fearing that sudden cold temperatures in the house will cause hardness or crystallization of syrup.

The US does not have a brand of gold syrup, although sometimes and corn syrup can be mixed to create an artificial Javorsirup. Most often it is necessary to get brands from the UK or Australia by mail or internet order. International grocery stores can carry it and can be the best bet to find them near home.

to Britain, Tate and Lyle are tearing the most popular gold syrup called Tate's. Unlike corn syrup, it is usually sold in cans or in glasses reminiscent of large jelly. This does not tend to be available in bottles, like most corn syrup brands are found in the US.

If the chef cannot get a gold syrup, it can replace honey or corn syrup in recipes that require it. This creates a somewhat different taste and lacks a characteristic taste, but still allows someone to go with certain recipes in the UK.