Surprising Benefits of Butterscotch

By:Rohtki Arora, Updated: Nov 19, 2021 | 17:00 IST
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is a widely loved flavor across India. It is made by boiling butter and brown sugar. It is one of the earliest hard candies. Butterscotch is used in desserts, cakes and ice-creams. Butterscotch is also called buttery toffee. It's used as a flavoring agent in hot or chilled drinks, lattes and mochas. Butterscotch is loved by people across the globe. The main difference between butterscotch sauce and caramel sauce is that caramel sauce uses white sugar which makes it less healthy than butterscotch sauce.


Health Benefits of Butterscotch:

Butterscotch provides health benefits. Butterscotch helps to certain meet nutritional needs. It improves immune health, helps to improve digestion. Butterscotch is the main component of butterscotch chips and pudding. Both offer many health benefits. Butterscotch contains high amounts of carbohydrates.


Various Health Benefits of Butterscotch:

  • Improves vision and eye health.
  • Promotes brain function.
  • It has anti-inflammatory properties.
  • It reduces anxiety.

Nutritional Benefits of Butterscotch:

100gm of butterscotch has the following nutritional composition.

NUTRITIONAL FACT

MEASURE%(DV)

Calories
391

Fat

10%

Cholesterol

3%

Sodium

16%

Vitamin D

0%

Magnesium

0%

Potassium

0%

Carbohydrates

30%

Protein

0%

Vitamin B6

0%

Fiber

0%


  • It contains good amounts of potassium.
  • They are high in carbohydrates.

Key Benefits of Butterscotch:

1. Provides Energy: As butterscotch is made with brown sugar it helps to provide instant energy. Along with that it is easily digestible without increasing the body’s glycemic index.

2. Offers Glowing Skin:
Since butter is one of the main component, many believe that consuming butterscotch orally or using it as a facemask can make the skin glow better than regular face masks.

3. Helps In Asthma: Even if it sounds surprising but butterscotch is actually helpful to combat asthma. It helps to reverse the inflammation that takes effect during asthma attacks.





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