<;P>;PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To use molasses as a resource having added value such as an additive for functional foods in place of discarding as a waste. <;P>;SOLUTION: The method for producing molasses having increased antioxidative potency includes adsorption of the molasses to an adsorbent and heating of the adsorbent holding the adsorbed molasses. There is further provided a method for increasing antioxidative potency of molasses by making the adsorbent adsorb the molasses and heating the adsorbent holding the adsorbed molasses. <;P>;COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT