Geography
Name the by-products of the sugar industry. Give the industrial use of each.
Answer
The by-products of the sugar industry are:
- Molasses — It is used in manufacture of fertilizer, DDT, power alcohol, synthetic rubber, plastic, rum, chemicals and cattle feed.
- Bagasse — It serves as raw material for paper industry. It is also used for making cardboard.
- Press mud — It is used for making wax, shoe polish and carbon paper.
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