Ghetto Gastro, a New York-based collective of chefs and foodies, has announced the launch of 'Sovereign Syrup Sorghum,' a limited-edition premium pancake syrup. Appropriately, the new syrup release comes on the heels of the company's previously launched 'Waffle + Pancake Mix.'
The Sovereign Syrup Sorghum is a unique alternative to other liquid sweeteners as it offers an unusual blend of organic dark maple, apple cider, and sorghum. As a result, the syrup delivers a one-of-a-kind flavor profile that is perfect for pancakes or waffles. However, the product can also be added to baked goods as well as mixed in with roasted veggies.
According to Ghetto Gastro, the Sovereign Syrup Sorghum was inspired by the abolitionist alternative to cane sugar -- cane sugar being a product that was historically tied to African and Caribbean slavery in the United States.
Artisanal Pancake Syrup
Ghetto Gastro Launches 'Sovereign Syrup Sorghum' for Waffles & Pancakes
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