Molasses is the starting material for the production of ___________________ ?
Correct answer: D. Alcohol
- A. Massecuite
- B. Essential oil
- C. Fatty acids
- D. Alcohol
Explanation
Molasses is a sugar-rich by-product of sugar manufacture and is fermented by yeast to produce alcohol, mainly ethanol. Essential oils and fatty acids do not arise from this standard fermentation route.
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