Lyle's Golden Syrup 454g
- Gluten free, kosher and vegan per listing
- Inverted sugar syrup, thick and amber
- Honey and corn syrup substitute in recipes
- Tin packaging, single pack
- Cake, biscuit, dessert and flapjack baking
Last refreshed Sep 11, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A tinned golden syrup with a warm, mellow taste for cakes, biscuits and flapjacks, labeled gluten free, kosher and vegan. The listing is brief on nutrition beyond protein.
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ASIN: B0001590BYCategory: Simple Syrup
Overview
Inverted sugar, made while refining sugar cane juice, gives this golden syrup its thick, amber pour. It comes in a tin, and the listing names cake baking, biscuits, desserts and flapjacks as its home uses.
Cooks get a classic British baking syrup that doubles as a substitute for honey or corn syrup. The limit is a sparse spec sheet, with no nutrition panel beyond protein and an odd honey flavor tag.
Who it's for
A pantry for English-style baking and sweet toppings, or a vegan cook needing a honey stand-in. People tracking sugar or calories should check the tin label first.
Pros and cons
- Gluten free, kosher and vegan
- Thick amber texture
- Works as honey substitute
- Works as corn syrup substitute
- Nutrition details not listed
- Sweet with limited flavor variety
- Listing flavor tag reads honey
Performance notes
The thick, inverted sugar syrup resists crystallizing and adds moisture and chew to baked goods. It pours slowly from the tin and coats oats and butter evenly for flapjacks. A swap with another syrup changes flavor more than texture.
Specifications
| Brand | & Lyle |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Package Weight | 0.44 kg |
| Size | 16.01 Fl Oz (Pack of 1), 454g |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Item Volume | 16 fluid ounces |
| Other details | |
| Container Type | Tin |
| Diet Type | Gluten free, kosher, vegan |
| Item Form | Liquid syrup |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Baking, desserts, honey substitute, corn syrup substitute |
| Cuisine | English |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
Closest rivals on specs
Master of Mixes, Cocktail Essentials, Simple Syrup, 12.7 Fl Oz- Item Volume 16 vs 12.7 fl oz (+26%)
- Size 16 vs 12.7 fl oz (+26%)
Frequently asked questions
How much syrup is in the Lyle's Golden Syrup tin?
The listing gives 454g in the title, 16 fluid ounces as the volume and 16.01 Fl Oz as the size, sold as a single pack.
Is Lyle's Golden Syrup vegan and gluten free?
The diet type field lists gluten free, kosher and vegan. Always check the tin label.
Can Lyle's Golden Syrup replace honey?
Yes. The description says it is often used as a honey substitute and can replace corn syrup.