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It is called Blackstrap and is noted for its high content of di- 

 gestible carbohydrates. It also contains 2.4 per cent, of protein 

 which is considered to be in the form of amides, which have 

 a doubtful flesh forming function. Therefore in using this for 

 feeding, the protein is disregarded. 2. Beet molasses. This is 

 the final product left from the manufacture of sugar from the 

 sugar beet when the molasses is not worked over. Beet mo- 



Fig. 8.— Sugar cane, the source of cane molasses. 



lasses contains less carbohydrates than cane molasses and more 

 ash. It has a bitter taste due to the large amount of potash 

 present and for this reason is not used for human consumption. 

 Like cane molasses, beet molasses is used a great deal for feed- 

 ing purposes, although it is not so palatable as molasses from 

 cane. 3. Beet pulp. This is the refuse or what remains of the 

 sugar beet after the sugar has been extracted. It is often mixed 

 with the molasses residues of the factory and is very wet. For 

 this reason it cannot be used in the wet condition, except by 



