The article provides a comprehensive review of the application, health benefits, and negative effects of molasses. Molasses, a byproduct of sugar and citrus fruit processing, is widely used in various sectors, including beverage production, acetic acid synthesis, baker's yeast cultivation, animal feed, and fertilizers. It is particularly valuable for its nutritional content, such as iron, and its potential to improve glucose regulation and enhance insulin secretion. However, molasses also has drawbacks, including the risk of causing diseases like molasses toxicity, urea toxicity, and bloat, and it contributes to increased greenhouse gas emissions. The review highlights the versatility of molasses in food and non-food applications, its health benefits, and the need for further research to address its potential negative impacts.The article provides a comprehensive review of the application, health benefits, and negative effects of molasses. Molasses, a byproduct of sugar and citrus fruit processing, is widely used in various sectors, including beverage production, acetic acid synthesis, baker's yeast cultivation, animal feed, and fertilizers. It is particularly valuable for its nutritional content, such as iron, and its potential to improve glucose regulation and enhance insulin secretion. However, molasses also has drawbacks, including the risk of causing diseases like molasses toxicity, urea toxicity, and bloat, and it contributes to increased greenhouse gas emissions. The review highlights the versatility of molasses in food and non-food applications, its health benefits, and the need for further research to address its potential negative impacts.