Pomegranate molasses is an important ingredient in Middle Eastern cooking. The Maltese name for pomegranate is Rummien, whilst the Arabic name (dibs rumaan or rub rumaan) Whilst the Turkish name for the molasses is "sour pomegranate" (nar ekşisi) which is probably the best description of what pomegranate molasses is.

When reduced to a very thick consistency the juice of pomegranates, is called pomegranate molasses. However, the term "molasses" can be quite misleading. While the colour of pomegranate molasses is similar to molasses made of sugar cane or sugar beets, pomegranate molasses is not a sweetener but a condiment, as it is quite astringent and needs to be used in moderation.

Pomegranate molasses is an important ingredient in Middle Eastern cooking. The Maltese name for pomegranate is Rummien, whilst the Arabic name (dibs rumaan or rub rumaan) Whilst the Turkish name for the molasses is "sour pomegranate" (nar ekşisi) which is probably the best description of what pomegranate molasses is.

When reduced to a very thick consistency the juice of pomegranates, is called pomegranate molasses. However, the term "molasses" can be quite misleading. While the colour of pomegranate molasses is similar to molasses made of sugar cane or sugar beets, pomegranate molasses is not a sweetener but a condiment, as it is quite astringent and needs to be used in moderation.