Which substance is derived from the processing of cane sugar?

Which substance is derived from the processing of cane sugar?

• A. Honey
• B. Molasses
• C. Stevia
• D. Maple syrup

Answer: (B)

The correct answer is derived from the processing of sugarcane and is known as molasses. During the sugar extraction process, sugarcane is crushed to extract juice, which is then boiled to crystallize sugar. The syrup that remains after the sugar crystals are removed is molasses. This byproduct retains a rich, dark color and a distinctive flavor, making it a popular ingredient in various recipes, particularly in baked goods and sauces.

Honey, while a natural sweetener, is produced by bees from nectar and is not derived from sugarcane. Stevia is a plant-based sweetener that comes from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant and is unrelated to sugarcane. Maple syrup is produced by boiling down the sap of maple trees and also does not have any connection to the processing of cane sugar. Thus, molasses is the only substance among the options that specifically results from the processing of cane sugar.