Quantitative data of Saccharomyces cerevisiae MAK-1 concerning removal of phenol compounds and color performed in media containing blends of molasses and OMWs (added at ratio of 20%, v/v), with molasses added in various amounts. Representation of initial and final phenol compounds concentration in the culture medium, phenol compounds removal (%, w/w) and color removal (%) from the medium. Cultures performed in not previously sterilized batch bioreactor experiments