What is sugar by product?

Sugar by-products are substances produced during the extraction and processing of sugar from sugarcane or sugar beets. Common by-products include molasses, which is a thick syrup rich in nutrients, and bagasse, the fibrous material left after juice extraction, often used for biofuel or paper production. Other by-products can include sugarcane pulp and vinasse, which is a liquid residue used as fertilizer. These by-products have various applications in food, agriculture, and industry.