Molasses is a viscous, dark brown, semi-liquid object, mainly containing sucrose. The content of pantothenic acid in sucrose is relatively high, reaching 37 mg/kg. In addition, the biotin content is also considerable.

Molasses is a by-product of the sugar industry. Its composition varies depending on the sugar raw materials and processing conditions. Molasses mainly contains a large amount of fermentable sugar (mainly sucrose), so it is a good fermentation raw material. It can be used as substrate or base material for fermented products such as yeast, monosodium glutamate, and organic acids, and can be used as raw materials for certain foods and animal feed.