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ABSTRACT
Molasses is a valuable byproduct in the sugar and citrus fruit processing industries. This versatile substance used in various sectors, including beverage production, acetic acid synthesis, baker’s yeast cultivation, formulation of animal feed components, and even as a fertilizer. Beet molasses is used for creation of diverse bakery and confectionery products. In agriculture, beet sugar molasses is employed to enhance nutrient uptake efficiency and stimulate soil biological activity. Molasses also contributes to human health. Sugarcane molasses serves as a source of iron, containing approximately 0.7% iron by weight. Studies have indicated that molasses can have positive effects on glucose regulation, reducing both the peak and total levels of glucose, enhancing the secretion of insulin, amylin, and gastric inhibitory polypeptide after oral intake. Despite its widespread usage, molasses had its own drawbacks like it causes diseases (molasses toxicity, urea toxicity, and bloat) and increased greenhouse gas emissions.
Acknowledgments
We express our gratitude to the Food Science and Nutrition Laboratory, Addis Ababa University for its support and provision of access to all necessary materials needed for the successful completion of this research.
Disclosure statement
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Author contributors
The data were collected by the MG and developed and guided by AM. Technical comments were given by AM, MT, NS, and BD. Revising the manuscript critically for important intellectual content: AM, NS, MT, BD, and DA. Approval of the version of the manuscript to be published (the names of all authors must be listed): Messenbet Geremew, Aynadis Molla, Mikru Tesfa, Neela Satheesh, Biresaw Demelash, Desye Alemu.
Ethical statement
All authors verify that the study in the manuscript does not involve any human or animal trial experiments. However, in the case of the sensory evaluation was conducted according to all regulations, and informed written consent was obtained from all the assessors.