able ash, a little nitrogen and the balance of non-nitrogenous extract 

 matter. Two analyses of the ash have shown traces of phosphoric 

 acid and 3.66 and 4.84 per cent of potash/ The small amount of 

 crude protein consists largely of amids and allied substances. The 

 larger part of the solid matter of molasses is composed of sucrose 

 (cane sugar), invert sugars (dextrose, levulose, etc.) and some gummy 

 matter that will not crystallize. Fiber and fat are naturally not 

 present. 



Beet molasses contains more nitrogen than cane molasses but 

 it exists largely in the form of amids, betaine, leucine and 

 ammonia. 



Molasses has the same type of composition as corn meal, both 

 being low in protein and very high in carbohydrates. The dry mat- 

 ter of molasses differs chemically from corn meal in containing less 

 nitrogenous matter with an inferior nutritive value, more ash, and in 

 having its extract matter in the form of sugars rather than starch. 



Fertilizer Ingredients. The following figures give one an idea of 

 the fertilizer ingredients in molasses and in corn meal. 



EFFECT OF MOLASSES ON DIGESTIBILITY. 



It can be assumed with safety that molasses, being soluble in 

 water, is easily digested and assimilated. It is a well known fact, 



'■ For a more extended analysis of the ash of Louisiana molasses, see Bulletin 91 of the 

 Louisiana Experiment Station, page 92. 

 5 Average of 3 samples. 

 ^ Average of 93 samples. 

 7 Nitrogen at 17 cents, potash and phosphoric acid at 5 cents a pound. 



