Beet molasses

Beet molasses is a by-product during manufacture of sugar from sugar beet. Beet molasses contain about 48-53% sugars and have a density of not less than 79.5o brix.

Nutritive value

The crude protein ranges from 6-10% and TDN from 65-75%. Most of the protein is in the form nonprotein nitrogenous compounds including the amine betaine which is responsible for the fishy aroma associated with the extraction process. It is highly laxative because of its high mineral content.

Inclusion level

Beet molasses is often included in manufacture of feeds and urea molasses mineral blocks. In ruminant rations molasses is restricted to the level of 10-15% of the ration. Excessive amount of molasses will cause the feed to become messy and unmanageable as well as create digestive disturbance. Since beet molasses is a rich and relatively cheap source of soluble sugars it is sometimes used as an additive in silage making.