OMB, I just noticed no one answered your question on molasses! I'm sorry. Any molasses is good as long as its low sulphur. Most (but not all) molasses that contain sulphur will be labled as sulphured molasses. I used to use blackstrap in puppy & kitten formulas, but I don't remember if it contained sulphur. I'd say probably not, since it never made them gassy, but read the lable to make sure. Brand names vary according to locality. When I was a kid, I used to stir blackstrap into milk just like hersheys syrup. Shit was good with apple pie! Ohh, & buttered biscuits & jelly! Shit. Now I'm hungry! LOL!