Black sugarcane molasses is a residual product of sugar production from sugarcane and serves as a nutrient source for Effective Microorganisms during fermentation (e.g., for EM-A or EM-5).

Shelf life: In principle, a high-sugar solution (such as molasses) has a practically unlimited shelf life. The date on the label indicates the filling date.

Molasses is one of the ingredients in our recipe for herbal ferment. The recipe and the effects of lactic acid bacteria in the slurry pit are detailed in the blog post Making your own slurry additive.