What is considered golden syrup?
                                
                                
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                                Invented in London in the 1880s, golden syrup is an inverted sugar syrup derived from refining sugar cane or sugar beet juice. Its unique composition and light caramel flavor make it a staple in British cooking and an excellent vegan substitute for honey.