Patoka is called a product of incomplete hydrolysis of corn or potato starch. It can be said that molasses is a semi-product, which is obtained in the process of making sugar from starch. In the people, molasses, mistakenly, call any sweet syrup or consider it an artificial honey, which is not surprising - externally and by taste, it really looks like honey . Therefore, this product is especially suitable for those who love honey, but can not use it, for fear of allergic reactions.
It is difficult to describe all the industries in which this sugar substitute is used. The greatest demand for treacle is used in cooking. The production of some sorts of bread, muffins, gingerbread, caramel and many other confectionery products can not be imagined without this product. Brewers use it for deeper fermentation. This syrup perfectly suited for the production, even, of ketchup and the preservation of fruits and berries. Replace sugar with molasses and in the production of many soft drinks. Doctors also talk about the rich content in it of the necessary trace elements (phosphorus, potassium, calcium).
Patoka - a sweet product, due to the high glucose content, therefore, is distinguished by its high caloric content - it is 316 kilocalories per 100 g of treacle. However, this is lower than the caloric value of sugar or honey.
Harm to starch and maltose molasses
As such, the negative impact on the human body of this product is unknown. There are disputes about the correct use of molasses in the process of brewing beer. It is partly replaced with malt, which raises the strength of the drink. The main harm of starch and maltose molasses is that it essentially raises the amount of sugar in the blood, which is especially dangerous for people suffering from diabetes and obesity , since excess sugar is accumulated by the body in the form of fat deposits.