Talk:Golden syrup

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I am under the assumption that there are more companies making sugar in the UK than the two mentioned, especially because a third one was listed as existing in Ireland. Because of this I changed the statement "The other sugar company" to "Another sugar company". If I'm mistaken and there really are only two companies in the entire country, please change it and leave me a note on my talk page.

Liastnir 15:22, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

I'm sorry? You're under the impression there are more than two companies making sugar in the UK because one was listed as existing in a neighbouring country? According to DEFRA (who should know) there are two manufacturers of sugar in the UK [1]. So I believe you are mistaken. Average Earthman 14:35, 28 September 2006 (UTC)

The section on Germany is inaccurate. Zuckerrübensirup, also called Rübenkraut, is not the same as golden syrup for the simple reason that it is dark brown in colour. It also tastes quite different. 88.107.209.183 22:59, 4 March 2007 (UTC)

I agree - they are very different. Zuckerrübensirup is darker, made of sugar beet, and has a very different taste. Saluton 00:56, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Nutritional value

Any chance on getting nutritional information on this item? I know there's a whole lot of debate on the detrimental effects of corn syrup in popular foods, and there's a comparison between golden and corn syrup drawn in the article. I expected to see a similar pro/con golden syrup debate on this page. --Wikid00d (talk) 07:02, 26 November 2007 (UTC)

I'd imagine it's hideously bad for you, but tastes great on toast (with butter of-course).. umm *licks lips*, not sure it's a normal use of it, but definitely handed down from my parents (but when they grew up sugar sandwiches were on the menu). [southern uk] --SHayter (talk) 01:32, 10 December 2007 (UTC)

Try the Sugar Research Advisory Service. Kauri Gumdigger (talk) 07:43, 11 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Relationship to molasses

What is the relationship of golden syrup to molasses? Badagnani 00:38, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

And I don't think we refer to Golden Syrup in the UK as treacle. Treacle is Black Treacle, also produced by Tate and Lyle in a similar tin but in red. The only strange thing we do that I don't understand is we call the golden syrup-containing puddings "Treacle Tart" and "Treacle Sponge". If anyone knows why this happened it would be an interesting addition to the article. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.189.115.157 (talk) 21:10, 7 February 2008 (UTC)