Lyle's Golden Syrup — Liquid Gold Since 1884

Few tins are as instantly recognisable as Lyle's Golden Syrup. That distinctive green and gold tin with the lion and bees has been a fixture in British kitchens since 1884 — and the syrup inside has never changed. Amber-bright, warmly sweet, and with a gentle buttery depth that sets it apart from ordinary syrups, Lyle's Golden Syrup is one of those rare pantry staples that genuinely earns its place in every kitchen.

Formerly known as Tate & Lyle's Golden Syrup, the product is now simply branded as Lyle's — but the recipe, the tin, and the unmistakable flavour remain exactly as they have been for over 140 years. In fact, the Lyle's Golden Syrup tin holds the Guinness World Record for the world's oldest unchanged brand packaging.

Use It On Everything

• Toast, crumpets & muffins — drizzled warm for the classic British breakfast treat
• Pancakes & crepes — the original British pancake topping, long before maple syrup arrived
• Porridge — a golden swirl transforms a bowl of oats into something special
• Flapjacks — the essential binding ingredient in a proper British flapjack
• Treacle tart — despite the name, Golden Syrup is the star of this classic British dessert
• Cakes, biscuits & puddings — adds moisture, colour, and a rich caramel sweetness
• Glazes & sauces — brilliant drizzled over ice cream or used as a base for toffee sauce

Golden Syrup vs Black Treacle

Where Golden Syrup is light, sweet, and gently caramelised, Lyle's Black Treacle is its darker, more intense sibling — bitter, robust, and essential for Christmas pudding and gingerbread. Both are available at British Sweets & Treats.

454g tin. Formerly Tate & Lyle's Golden Syrup. Product of the UK. Imported for British Sweets & Treats and delivered Australia-wide.