### Question
How does COMMODITY BENEFITS define blackstrap molasses?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 609*, **blackstrap molasses** is defined as:

> the commercially so-designated "byproduct" of the cane-sugar industry, not used for human consumption or for the extraction of sugar

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 609*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-AGRICULTURAL ADJUSTMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-COMMODITY BENEFITS**

