Desugared Sugar Beet Molasses (Raffinate)
Desugared sugar beet molasses is a syrup product derived from sugar beets during the sugar extraction process. After sucrose sugar crystals are extracted from sliced sugar beets, the remaining beet pulp still contains significant amounts of soluble sugars like glucose and fructose. This beet pulp then undergoes an additional extraction process to remove more of these soluble sugars, resulting in desugared sugar beet molasses.
Compared to regular blackstrap molasses which has a bitter taste from remaining sugars, desugared molasses has a more mild, neutral flavor profile. It contains only negligible amounts of sugars left over after the additional extraction of glucose, fructose, and other solubles. The main components are water, ash, and non-sugar organic materials.
The mild taste and sugar-free properties make desugared sugar beet molasses useful as a feed supplement for livestock such as cattle, sheep, and horses. It can also be used in some human foods when a molasses-type flavor is desired but additional sugars are not. Desugared beet molasses may find use in certain fermented foods as well. Overall, the removal of sugars provides flexibility to use beet molasses in applications where high sugar content is undesirable.
The mild taste and sugar-free properties make desugared sugar beet molasses useful as a feed supplement for livestock such as cattle, sheep, and horses. It can also be used in some human foods when a molasses-type flavor is desired but additional sugars are not. Desugared beet molasses may find use in certain fermented foods as well. Overall, the removal of sugars provides flexibility to use beet molasses in applications where high sugar content is undesirable.
Nutrient
Dry Matter
Moisture
Protein, Crude
Fiber, Crude
ADF - Acid Detergent Fiber
NEL - Net Energy Lactation
NEG - Net Energy Gain
NEM - Net Energy Maintenance
TDN - Total Digestible Nutrients
Fat
Ash
NEF - Nitrogen Free Extract
Calcium
Phosphorus
Potassium
PH
Reducing Sugars
TSI - Total Sugars as Invert
Brix
Dry Matter
Moisture
Protein, Crude
Fiber, Crude
ADF - Acid Detergent Fiber
NEL - Net Energy Lactation
NEG - Net Energy Gain
NEM - Net Energy Maintenance
TDN - Total Digestible Nutrients
Fat
Ash
NEF - Nitrogen Free Extract
Calcium
Phosphorus
Potassium
PH
Reducing Sugars
TSI - Total Sugars as Invert
Brix
Main Characteristics of Desugared Sugar Beet Molasses
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As Fed
61.12
38.88
7.97
0
0
0.45
0.29
0.42
43.52
0.13
16.71
36.3
0.05
0.02
6.43
7.4
2
22.5
74.9
61.12
38.88
7.97
0
0
0.45
0.29
0.42
43.52
0.13
16.71
36.3
0.05
0.02
6.43
7.4
2
22.5
74.9
Industrial Applications of Desugared Sugar Beet Molasses
Desugared molasses is commonly used as an ingredient in animal feeds for livestock such as cattle, sheep, goats, and horses. It serves as a palatable binding agent to hold together feed ingredients and improve feed palletization. The desugaring process gives beet molasses a neutral, bittersweet taste profile that animals accept more readily compared to standard sugary molasses.
Additionally, desugared beet molasses contributes minerals, vitamins, amino acids, and yeast culture to animal feeds. It provides energy from carbohydrates other than sugars. Since low sugar content reduces fermentation risk, desugared molasses has better aerobic stability in feeds. The properties allow blending with a wide range of grains, fats, proteins without adversely affecting feed structure or nutrition. Usage rates range from 2-4% of total feed intake up to 10% depending on energy needs and production stage of livestock. Desugared beet molasses ultimately supports cost-effective livestock growth as part of well-formulated feed rations.
Additionally, desugared beet molasses contributes minerals, vitamins, amino acids, and yeast culture to animal feeds. It provides energy from carbohydrates other than sugars. Since low sugar content reduces fermentation risk, desugared molasses has better aerobic stability in feeds. The properties allow blending with a wide range of grains, fats, proteins without adversely affecting feed structure or nutrition. Usage rates range from 2-4% of total feed intake up to 10% depending on energy needs and production stage of livestock. Desugared beet molasses ultimately supports cost-effective livestock growth as part of well-formulated feed rations.
Animal Feed Production
Desugared sugar beet molasses serves as an effective feedstock for anaerobic digestion to produce biogas and biomethane. With sugars already extracted, beet molasses provides a diverse array of plant biopolymers like cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin and starch that can be broken down to methane-rich gases. Complex carbohydrates in desugared molasses are more slowly degraded which suits continuous digester systems optimally.
Trace nutrients in the starting material facilitate microbial metabolism and gas synthesis as well. Co-digestion with high nitrogen inputs such as animal manure can be beneficial. The relatively neutral pH and low salt content enables stable processes. Using desugared molasses offsets disposal costs for sugar producers while generating high-Btu renewable fuel. With lower sulfur levels, gas cleanup systems have reduced burden as well. Overall, the consistent quality and composition of desugared beet molasses makes it reliable for biogas generation via anaerobic fermentation pathways.
Trace nutrients in the starting material facilitate microbial metabolism and gas synthesis as well. Co-digestion with high nitrogen inputs such as animal manure can be beneficial. The relatively neutral pH and low salt content enables stable processes. Using desugared molasses offsets disposal costs for sugar producers while generating high-Btu renewable fuel. With lower sulfur levels, gas cleanup systems have reduced burden as well. Overall, the consistent quality and composition of desugared beet molasses makes it reliable for biogas generation via anaerobic fermentation pathways.
Biogas/Biomethane Production
DSBM should be transported and stored properly to prevent excessive moisture loss, microbial spoilage issues, and other quality deterioration.
Storage and Transportation of Desugared Sugar Beet Molasses
Transportation
For transportation, stainless steel and certain coated rail cars or tanker trucks are preferred. The viscosity of beet molasses requires tank heating and insulation to facilitate pumping during loading and unloading. Temperatures between 38–49°C allow optimum flow rates. Tanks should have steam heating or hot water circulation capabilities for colder ambient conditions. Loading/unloading should be complete within 12–24 hours to minimize heat exposure.
For storage tanks, the recommended construction material is also stainless steel or aluminum to prevent corrosion from the slightly acidic molasses. Storage temperature ideals are 66–77°F to balance viscosity and spoilage risk. Temperatures below 50°F start to crystallize components.
For transportation, stainless steel and certain coated rail cars or tanker trucks are preferred. The viscosity of beet molasses requires tank heating and insulation to facilitate pumping during loading and unloading. Temperatures between 38–49°C allow optimum flow rates. Tanks should have steam heating or hot water circulation capabilities for colder ambient conditions. Loading/unloading should be complete within 12–24 hours to minimize heat exposure.
For storage tanks, the recommended construction material is also stainless steel or aluminum to prevent corrosion from the slightly acidic molasses. Storage temperature ideals are 66–77°F to balance viscosity and spoilage risk. Temperatures below 50°F start to crystallize components.
Storage
Storage tanks require mixing capabilities since sedimentation of non-soluble components can occur over time. Sealing with inert gas blankets reduces moisture loss and oxidation. Overall storage times should not exceed 3 months before re-processing or disposal. Following first-in first-out inventory management ensures turnover of product stocks. With proper transportation equipment and storage tank management, the quality shelf-life of desugared beet molasses can be extended appropriately.
Storage tanks require mixing capabilities since sedimentation of non-soluble components can occur over time. Sealing with inert gas blankets reduces moisture loss and oxidation. Overall storage times should not exceed 3 months before re-processing or disposal. Following first-in first-out inventory management ensures turnover of product stocks. With proper transportation equipment and storage tank management, the quality shelf-life of desugared beet molasses can be extended appropriately.
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