Refinery Syrup And Cane Molasses

Refinery syrup is a liquid byproduct from the first stages of cane sugar refining, containing sucrose and other sugars. Cane molasses is a thick, dark syrup that remains after crystallizing sugar from sugarcane juice, and it is the final byproduct of sugar refining. Both are concentrated sugar solutions derived from sugarcane.

These syrups are used as sweeteners, flavorings, and coloring agents in various food products. They contribute a distinct rich, slightly bitter, and caramel-like flavor, commonly found in baked beans, barbecue sauces, gingerbread, and some confectionery.

Refinery syrup and cane molasses are considered traditional food ingredients and are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. They are primarily composed of sugars, and as such, their consumption contributes to added sugars in the diet. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. The World Health Organization (WHO) advises limiting free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake.