Day molasses production started in Kilis, Turkey

Published 2021년 9월 14일

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The article highlights the traditional production of day molasses in Kilis, Turkey, a practice unique to the region. The molasses is made by boiling grape juice, originally extracted from grapes washed and left in pools covered with soil, over a wood fire. The result is a natural sweetener that is organically produced and consumed. Ahmet Mesut Özgür, a producer, mentioned that the price has increased from 40 TL to 45 TL per kilo this year due to high demand, which outstrips supply. The molasses is particularly popular in winter months.
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Day molasses production started in Kilis KİLİS - The production of day molasses, which is made specifically for the Kilis region, continues. The production of sun molasses, which is produced only in Kilis in Turkey, continues in a feverish manner. After the grapes cut from the vineyards are washed and placed in small pools called "curun", soil known as havara is thrown on them. The grapes are topped by the person who climbs on the mixed grapes and the grape juice is extracted. After the grape juice is filtered, it is placed in a large cauldron and boiled over wood fire. After removing the sediments on the well-boiling grape juice, it is filtered, placed on trays and kept in the sun. Then, after the competing grape juice turns into molasses, it is put in glass jars and is ready to be consumed. While molasses is made in homes, gardens and vineyards, it is made and consumed organically since no additives are added. "Say molasses costs 45 TL per kilo" Day Molasses producer Ahmet Mesut ...
Source: Sondakika

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