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3. What is molasses? What did colonists use molasses for?​

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Brown syrup Molasses is a product of the sugar beet and sugar cane refinement processes.

Molasses from sugar cane is preferred for human consumption.

Molasses is the ingredient in brown sugar that gives it its distinct color, flavor and moisture.

Molasses contains more vitamins and minerals than other sugars.

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Molasses- thick, dark brown syrup obtained from raw sugar during the refining process, a version of which is used in baking.

it was used to manufacture rum which was then exported to the rest of the colonies; it was a highly profitable and thriving business.

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