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jeanneatlixco

Nov 27, 2009, 11:05 AM

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Would appreciate information about buying molasses in central Mexico. Near Puebla if possible. Thank you.

Jeanne

Papirex

Nov 27, 2009, 12:19 PM

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Re: [jeanneatlixco] Molasses

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The name for molasses in Spanish is melaza. It is extremely hard, if not impossible to find in México. My wife could never find any in México City or here in Cuernavaca. México City is her hometown and she looked everywhere there. She finally had her brother bring some down on one of his trips from Tacoma.

You may get lucky, but don't get too frustrated, know the chances of finding any in central México are slim. The folks over in The Lake Chapala area are lucky, they may be able to find, or order some from the Superlake grocery store, which just happens to be the greatest grocery store in all of México.

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Manuel Dexterity

Nov 27, 2009, 1:07 PM

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Melaza is abundant in Mexico. It is a by-product of sugar refining. It is used extensively in animal feed. It can sometimes be found in bulk at animal feed stores or if you are near a refinery they will probably give you some for free.

On the retail level, my wife bought some at a Comercial Mexicana not long ago.

Kimpatsu Hekigan

Nov 27, 2009, 5:58 PM

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If you can't find melaza, try asking around for miel de panela espesa or jarabe de piloncillo.

HTH,

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Anonimo

Nov 28, 2009, 5:54 AM

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Re: [Kimpatsu Hekigan] Molasses

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You can make your own jarabe de piloncillo by slowly boiling a few cones or blocks of piloncillo in enough water to cover, until it forms a thick syrup. Watch carefully and stir as it thickens so it doesn't burn.

Keep refrigerated, unless you are using it right away, as it will eventually mold at room temp.

The flavor's not quite the same as molasses, but it will do.

babycakes

Dec 22, 2009, 11:14 AM

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Re: [jeanneatlixco] Molasses

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Gingerbread cookies, right?
Yeah, I wanted to make some myself, :-(