Bagasse: Bagasse is remaining of sugarcane!

Bagasse is the fibrous residue remaining after sugarcane or sorghum stalks are crushed to extract their juice, these days it’s being used as a renewable resource in the manufacture of pulp and paper products and building materials.
10 tons of crushed sugarcane would approximately give out 3 tones of wet bagasse. People working in bagasse factories have to cover their face with masks and wear gloves because the processing of bagasse can cause the chronic lung condition and it also results in bleeding hands and arms.

Bagasse is a effective and eco friendly source of power as well. It can be burned to produce significant amount of heat energy. It’s used as primary source of fuel for many Sugar industries.

Pakistan’s Multan Electric Power Company has signed a power purchase agreement with two sugar firms, Jamal Din and Rahim Yar Khan Mills, for 10MW of bagasse generated electricity.

Bagasse is also used to make food containers and kitchen ware. All Bagasse products can withstand hot or cold temperatures. Bagasse products include their durability, heat resistance, ability to be used in a microwave and grease resistant. Moreover, Bagasse products are far less expensive than any comparable paper product and can be used multiple times.

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