Molasses as parts of animal's diet

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List of Contents
I. What is Molasses?
II. Different kinds of Molasses
III. What are the nutrients readily absorb by animal body?

What is Molasses?

Molasses is a thick, dark, syrupy liquid that is a byproduct of the sugar refining process. It is made by boiling sugar cane juice or sugar beet juice until most of the water content has evaporated, leaving behind a thick, viscous syrup. Molasses is primarily composed of water, sucrose, glucose, and fructose. Molasses contains significant amounts of vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. 

Different kinds of Molasses

Molasses can vary in color and flavor depending on the degree to which it has been boiled and the type of sugar used. Light molasses is made from the first boiling and is lighter in color and milder in flavor. Dark molasses is made from the second boiling and is darker and stronger in flavor. Blackstrap molasses is made from the third boiling and is the darkest and most intense in flavor. In particular, is a good source of iron and can be a useful dietary supplement for those who are iron-deficient.

What are the nutrients readily absorb by animal body?

Molasses can be used as a feed supplement for animals, providing a source of energy, minerals, and vitamins. The nutrients that are most readily absorbed by animals from molasses are carbohydrates, which are primarily composed of sucrose, glucose, and fructose.

When animals consume molasses, the carbohydrates are broken down into glucose, which is then absorbed by the animal's digestive system and used as a source of energy. The minerals in molasses, such as iron, calcium, and potassium, are also absorbed to some extent by the animal's body.

Overall, molasses is a good source of carbohydrate which are used as energy by the body. A good source of iron for animal with iron deficiency. The reason why Molasses is very important in any animal feed ration.