I was tempted to give this fewer stars, but it wouldn't be fair to blame the product for Amazon's poor packaging. Lyle's Golden Syrup is an outstanding and delicious syrup. If you make any kind of traditional English desserts, there is no substitute. If you simply use it in place of corn syrup, you'll never be satisfied with anything else again. I can only say: taste it. It speaks for itself, and it's immediately obvious that this isn't just something you use to add sweetness. It has a distinctive and delicious flavor all its own and will enhance any recipe where it can be used. Or, just dribble it with butter on muffins or toast. Divine!  Now, as for Amazon's packaging: terrible!  This product comes in a sturdy tin that could probably be stepped on by an elephant without being harmed, and yet Amazon packed it so poorly that it arrived half caved in and pretty useless. Because it's a small and not expensive item, I won't go to the trouble of returning it - but I'll find another source to buy it rather than Amazon. This is carried by many specialty stores and health food stores.