Molasses is a common ingredient often associated with cattle and horse feed. It can occasionally be found in the pet aisle, almost exclusively in dog foods. It smells great and dogs like the taste. So in this era of fads and hyper-healthy foods, is there a place for molasses or some of its derivative products in pet food? Perhaps if we know more, the answer will become apparent.
Molasses is a co-product from the sugar-refining industry derived mostly from sugar cane and sugar beets, with lesser quantities from sorghum and fruit residues (most commonly citrus). It is a viscous brown to black fluid with a rich sugary aroma and a sticky consistency. It can also be purchased as a dry ingredient after being coated onto a carrier like wheat middlings or maltodextrins.
