Molasses is a by-product of sugar beet processing. It is an important additive for animal nutrition, as its addition to rations enhances energy and sugars, improves the attractiveness of animal feed, while at the same time acting as a binder for the ration components, reducing unwanted dust.

At the same time, it increases the digestibility of roughage.

It is a source of macronutrients, such as iron, calcium and potassium.