Is cane syrup the same as Golden Syrup?

Yes — cane syrup and Golden Syrup refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is light treacle the same as Golden Syrup?

Yes — light treacle and Golden Syrup refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Partially inverted cane sugar syrup used as a sweetener, common in UK baking.

Golden Syrup is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.

Score impact: −8 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 1 of 10,297 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA, FDA

Golden Syrup is also known as cane syrup, golden syrup, light treacle — these all refer to the same ingredient.

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