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Is Molasses vegetarian?

Molasses

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Molasses is a thick, dark syrup obtained as a by-product of refining sugarcane or sugar beet juice into sugar, used in food and cosmetics for its emollient and humectant properties.

INCI name Molasses
CAS number 68476-78-8
EC number 270-698-1
CosIng ID 83559
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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