Where Does Molasses Sugar Come From? A Look at Its Origins
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According to the Sugar Association, molasses is naturally present in both sugarcane and sugar beet plants. This ingredient, which gives brown sugar its signature flavor and moist texture, is a viscous by-product of the refining process for table sugar. Its origin is not a standalone crop, but rather a flavorful leftover from the production of granulated white sugar.
