Molasses syrup | Image by vecstock on Freepik 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