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Best pomegranate molasses, according to chefs

Two picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Paula Wolfert. Recommendations come from saveur.com.

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  1. 1
    Top pick

    Cortas Pomegranate Molasses (no sugar added)

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    Wolfert’s preferred brand, and one of the rare cases where she says store-bought beats homemade “because of the extraordinary flavor of the pomegranates that grow in that region.” Saveur calls it “on the tart side but [with] a good round fruitiness.”
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: saveur.com ↗
  2. 2

    NAR Gourmet Pomegranate Condiment (Turkish nar ekşisi)

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    • Saveur editors
    Saveur’s first pick for pure Turkish pomegranate molasses: sourced from small producers across Turkey, with the “rich plummy balance of sweet and sour that adulterated alternatives can’t match.”
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: saveur.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best pomegranate molasses, according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is Cortas Pomegranate Molasses (no sugar added), chosen by Paula Wolfert (The Cooking of the Eastern Mediterranean). Wolfert’s preferred brand, and one of the rare cases where she says store-bought beats homemade “because of the extraordinary flavor of the pomegranates that grow in that region.” Saveur calls it “on the tart side but [with] a good round fruitiness.” Source: saveur.com ↗
What are the other top picks for pomegranate molasses?
No. 2 is NAR Gourmet Pomegranate Condiment (Turkish nar ekşisi), chosen by Saveur editors. Only two picks cleared the bar so far. Each card above links to the original source.
How does MyTastr choose these picks?
Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.

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