1. Molasses is used by the Potash industry to clean up groundwater. 2. Used in the manufacture of processed tobaccos. 3. Used in beer making. 4. Added to white sugar to make 'brown' sugar. 5. To make licorice candy. 6. In dog and cat treats.
http://www.molasses.ca/site/img/cookums2.jpg 7. For fruit smoothies. 8. To make pull taffy candy. 9. For imaging and transfers in lithographic printing when using aluminum plates. 10. For composting fish guts to break down the bacteria. 11. Used in de-icing to make the product stick to the road. 12. In the early weaning of lambs to make the product tastier & less dusty. http://www.molasses.ca/site/img/cookums3.jpg 13. Used in insect spray together with hydrogen peroxide. 14. As a sweetener in dog food. 15. For the treatment of boils. 16. To make Worcestershire sauce. 17. In the production of mushroom spawn. 18. As an aid to plant growth. http://www.molasses.ca/site/img/cookums4.jpg 19. To produce butanol. 20. Used in cattle feed for taste & nutrition. 21. As a hair tonic - to darken hair. 22. To aid flowering in the growing of marijuana. 23. As a launching medium for automatic fountains. 24. As a honey substitute. http://www.molasses.ca/site/img/cookums1_b.jpg 25. To assist in the retaining of moisture in grass for grazing & fire reduction. 26. Mixed with water for easing pain in joints. 27. For upset stomach a mixture of molasses and ginger. 28. For hiccups a mixture of molasses and pepper. 29. Labrador tea - use molasses as a sweetener. 30. To alleviate ear-ache - a mixture of molasses & vinegar. http://www.molasses.ca/site/img/cookums2_b.jpg 31. To help laryngitis take a mixture of molasses, vinegar & lemon juice. 32. As a worm medicine - a mixture of molasses and gunpowder. 33. As a worm medicine - a mixture of molasses and cabbage. 34. In the treatment of exzema - 2 teaspoons of molasses in milk twice a day. 35. As a treatment of baldness - massage molasses into the scalp. 36. As a chest rub - molasses, butter and vinegar. http://www.molasses.ca/site/img/cookums3_b.jpg 37. As a chest rub - molasses and ginger. 38. As a chest rub - molasses and kerosene!!!! Never near an open flame. 39. As a chest rub - molasses and linament. 40. As a cold medicine - molasses and kerosene by mouth. Not recommended. 41. To treat constipation - two teaspoons of molasses as needed. 42. To aid healing - molasses and myrrh on a bandage. http://www.molasses.ca/site/img/cookums4_b.jpg 43. To treat intestinal worms - molasses and flaxseed oil. 44. As a cough syrup - molasses, horehound, wild cherry bark, mullun. 45. In root beer - molasses, sassafrass, maize, root of local smilax species. 46. As a topping for ice-cream. 47. To add gloss & shine to your pet's coat...add molasses to their food daily. 48. In ice-cubes for drinks - mix molasses and water to make ice-cubes for iced tea or rum drinks. Delicious! http://www.molasses.ca/site/img/cookums1.jpg 49. As finger paint - a mixture of molasses & flour. 50. A mixture of molasses and water promotes rose blooms. 51. As an addition to baby formula for taste and nutrition. 52. To encourage breast feeding massage the nipple with molasses. 53. Add molasses to formula for infant colic. 54. Used in waterproof paint. http://www.molasses.ca/site/img/cookums2.jpg 55. As a fuel for automobiles. 56. As a binding agent for coal. 57. Stops the fan-belt from being noisy. 58. As a winter tonic - a mixture of molasses and sulphur. 59. To assist breathing - molasses and mustard poultice applied to chest. 60. Used to attract bears. http://www.molasses.ca/site/img/cookums3.jpg 61. Molasses is used in fertilizers. 62. Dip a child's finger into a bowl of molasses & the bleeding will stop & licking off the molasses will further sooth the situation! 63. Use molasses in the production of yeast. 64. In the production of vinegar. 65. Citric acid is obtained from molasses. 66. Ethyl alcohol is obtained from molasses. http://www.molasses.ca/site/img/cookums4.jpg 67. Cure jerky with molasses. 68. Molasses as an ingredient in making bricks. 69. Used in casting molds. 70. Used as a cement binder. 71. Used in plastic. 72. As a coating for pet food - birdseed, rodent pellets (for hamsters, mice, rats, gerbils, guinea pigs etc.) http://www.molasses.ca/site/img/cookums1_b.jpg 73. Used in fish food. 74. Used in ant farm food. 75. Used in worm food. 76. As an air-freshener - boiling molasses in water. 77. To restore colour to fingernails - rub on hands. 78. Molasses snuff. http://www.molasses.ca/site/img/cookums2_b.jpg 79. Molasses mixed with soap to form a paste in the treatment of boils 80. Molasses & ginger to ease stomach upsets 81. It has been reported that a Tablespoon of molasses daily will prevent prostate cancer. 82. A daily dosage of Molasses in a cup of warm water promotes 'regularity' 83. Apply as a soothing cover for minor burns 84. It has been reported that some Doctors use molasses & milk as the main ingredient for enemas in hospital http://www.molasses.ca/site/img/cookums3_b.jpg 85. Used in the composting of fish guts to break down the bacteria 86. Recovery of liquid co2 from fermentation. 87. In the production of dry ice. 88. To catch flies, pour out saucerfuls of molasses in problem areas 89. Acetone is obtained from molasses 90. Used together with hydrogen peroxide to make insect spray http://www.molasses.ca/site/img/cookums4_b.jpg 91. Used in the production of butanol 92. As a hair conditioner - massage molasses into hair and scalp. Cover with plastic & then towel. Leave on for 20 minutes. 93. Spruce beer with molasses is a special treat. 94. Used instead of salt as a spray to melt ice and snow. 95. A saucer of molasses can be used to catch ants & slugs 96. Industrial molasses is an environmentally friendly binding agent for coal briquettes for domestic & industrial use. http://www.molasses.ca/site/img/cookums1.jpg97. Industrial molasses provides a consistent & stable performance as a binding agent for more efficient & safer handling of Carbon Black Agglomeration, which is used to reinforce & colour pneumatic tire rubber, and employed in printing pigments, sugar refining & other chemical processes. 98. Molasses is used to ease the discomfort of menstruation. 99. Mixed with baking soda to alleviate the pain of minor burns. 100. As a primary ingredient in the manufacture of 'moonshine'. 101. Used by blueberry growers in the harvesting process. In a large tank of molasses ripe berries float to top and twigs, leaves and unripe berries float to bottom. 102. In the manufacture of fire logs http://www.molasses.ca/site/img/cookums2.jpg 103. Used in the production of citric acid. 104. Molasses is used in the complicated technology involved in producing MSG & Lysine. 105. 2 Tablespoons of warmed Molasses as often as needed to correct constipation 106. 3 Tablespoons of Molasses nightly to correct pale complexion 107. Molasses is used to cure Bacon and Ham 108. In cooking, molasses can be used : as a flavourant, a colourant, a humectant (promotes moisture) or of course as a sweetener http://www.molasses.ca/site/img/cookums3.jpg 109. Lactic Acid can be obtained from Molasses 110. Ribonucleic Acid can be obtained from Molasses 111. Co-enzyme A can be procured from Molasses 112. Cytidine Phosphate can be obtained from Molasses. 113. Acetone is obtained from Molasses 114. Kojic Acid is obtained from Molasses http://www.molasses.ca/site/img/cookums4.jpg 115. Calcium magnesium aconitate is obtained from molasses. 116. Molasses does not release pollutants during high temperature manufacture so is environmentally friendly & considered to be a perfect 'binder' 117. Molasses added to cement delays concrete setting by 12 - 24 hours allowing for pumping or temporary storage. 118. Molasses has a significant biotin content needed for growth in bakers & brewers yeast 119. Molasses is used as an ingredient in massage oil. 120. Blackstrap Molasses contains many mineral salts in assimilable form & when used as Molasses Therapy has been reported to be beneficial in the treatment of many human ailments. http://www.molasses.ca/site/img/cookums1_b.jpg 121. Making a compress using molasses is said to draw out infections 122. Molasses is a popular sweetener for teas, coffees or hot rum drinks. 123. Molasses can be used with feathers to 'tar & feather' deserving individuals. 124. Molasses combined with infant formula can help with infant colic 125. Molasses can be used as a treatment for 'grey hair' both internally & topicallly 126. Molasses is considered by some to be a 'wonder food' & if included in our daily diet as a supplement, can provide us with calcium, magnesium, iron, pantothenic acid and potassium salt, thus being the 'perfect food' http://www.molasses.ca/site/img/cookums2_b.jpg Our ancestors used molasses in many inventive ways and this list represents the 'old & the new'. Certainly, Crosby Molasses Company make no claims for the effectiveness or usefulness of any of these medicinal purposes listed above. We do encourage you to be experimental with all edible uses of Molasses Found here http://molasses.ca/site/index.php?searchlist=1 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
