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Which foods and products are made from cane molasses?

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Sugarcane field — Sugarcane Field of sugarcane (*Saccharum officinarum*) in St. George Parish, Barbados.

Cane molasses is a byproduct of sugarcane processing, with its specific uses depending on the grade of the syrup.1

Edible Products

Lighter grades of cane molasses are suitable for human consumption and are commonly used in:
* Baking: As a sweetener or flavoring agent.1
* Candy-making: As a primary ingredient.1
* Distilled Spirits: Specifically rum, which is produced from cane molasses in the Western Hemisphere.12

Industrial and Agricultural Uses

Lower grades, including blackstrap molasses, are utilized for:
* Animal Feed: A major component in mixed animal feed formulations.12
* Industrial Production: Used to manufacture vinegar, citric acid, and ethyl alcohol.12

While molasses was historically a primary source for industrial ethanol fermentation, modern production has shifted toward other feedstocks like ethylene, reducing the industrial demand for molasses.1