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The composition of molasses varies considerably depending on the non-sucrose in the raw juice and processing technology, but it can be considered approximately, for sugarcane molasses, as 75–85% of total solids, 30–36% sucrose, 10–17% (fructose + glucose), 10–16% ash, and some smaller quantities of polysaccharides
Main constituents
| Parameter | As fed | On DM | Unit | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry matter | 72.3 | 100 | % | - | |
| Crude protein | 4.2 | 5.8 | % | - | |
| Crude fibre | 0 | 0 | % | - | |
| Crude fat | 1 | 1.4 | % | - | |
| Ash | 10.3 | 14.3 | % | - | |
| Insoluble ash | 0.2 | 0.2 | % | - | |
| NDF | 0.2 | 0.3 | % | - | |
| ADF | 0.1 | 0.1 | % | - | |
| Lignin | 0.1 | 0.1 | % | - | |
| Water insoluble cell walls | 0 | 0 | % | - | |
| Starch | 0 | 0 | % | - | |
| Starch, enzymatic method | 0 | 0 | % | - | |
| Total sugars | 45.7 | 63.3 | % | - | |
| Gross energy (kcal) | 2570 | 3560 | kcal/kg | - | |
| Gross energy (MJ) | 10.8 | 14.9 | MJ/kg | - |
Mineral elements
| Parameter | As fed | On DM | Unit | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 6.6 | 9.1 | g/kg | - | |
| Phosphorus | 0.5 | 0.7 | g/kg | - | |
| Phytate phosphorus | 0.05 | 0.07 | g/kg | 10 | % P |
| Magnesium | 3.1 | 4.3 | g/kg | - | |
| Potassium | 36.1 | 49.9 | g/kg | - | |
| Sodium | 1.79 | 2.47 | g/kg | - | |
| Chlorine | 15.9 | 22 | g/kg | - | |
| Sulfur | 5.2 | 7.2 | g/kg | - | |
| Dietary cation-anion difference | 230 | 319 | mEq/kg | - | |
| Electrolyte balance | 556 | 769 | mEq/kg | - | |
| Manganese | 53 | 74 | mg/kg | - | |
| Zinc | 13 | 18 | mg/kg | - | |
| Copper | 5 | 6 | mg/kg | - | |
| Iron | 125 | 173 | mg/kg | - | |
| Cobalt | 0.9 | 1 | mg/kg | - | |
| Molybdenum | 1 | 2 | mg/kg | - | |
| Iodine | 4 | 6 | mg/kg | - |
Fatty acids
| Parameter | As fed | On DM | Unit | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C6 + C8 + C10 fatty acids | 0 | 0 | g/kg | 0 | % FA |
| C12:0 lauric acid | 0.05 | 0.07 | g/kg | 0.5 | % FA |
| C14:0 myristic acid | 0.04 | 0.06 | g/kg | 0.4 | % FA |
| C16:0 palmitic acid | 3.2 | 4.4 | g/kg | 30.7 | % FA |
| C16:1 palmitoleic acid | 0.04 | 0.05 | g/kg | 0.3 | % FA |
| C18:0 stearic acid | 0.2 | 0.3 | g/kg | 2.2 | % FA |
Has a good flavor and good color. The color is bright and typical of molasses processed from mature, sound sugarcane and meets glass color standard Number 1. Grade A is practically free from defects, which means that any extraneous material does not affect the appearance or edibility. Grade A must have a minimum of 79 percent Brix solids and 63.5 percent total sugar, a maximum of 5 percent ash and maximum 200 parts per million sulfites. To be rated Grade A, sugarcane molasses must rate at least 90 points on the scoring system.
Has a reasonably good flavor and color that meets glass color standard Number 2. Grade B is reasonably free from defects, meaning that any extraneous material does not affect the appearance or edibility. Grade B must have a minimum of 79 percent Brix solids and 61.5 percent total sugar, a maximum of 7 percent ash and maximum 250 parts per million sulfites. Grade B sugarcane molasses must score at least 80 points.
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