How unhealthy is a deep-fried Mars Bar?

Nutritional therapist Heather Lickley explains: “A deep-fried Mars bar is mostly empty calories that fills you up and produces a massive blood sugar spike. These spikes contribute towards weight gain, type two diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.”

Are deep fried Mars Bars good?

Invented in Scotland, this dish has now become famous worldwide. It is an excellent source of fat, sugar and calories. For a seasonal variation you could also try deep frying a Cadbury’s Creme Egg.

What does a battered Mars bar taste like?

The inside melts, creating a pool of chocolate and caramel with the chew of nougat, while the outside maintains the illustrious crunch of batter. Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it, is all we’ll say.

What is a deep-fried Mars Bar called?

To this day, The Carron Fish Bar is known as the birthplace of the deep-fried Mars Bar and it continues to attract fans in search of the caloric treat from across the globe.

Do deep fried Mars Bars exist?

The deep-fried Mars bar is often described as a traditional Scots dish but fewer than half of us have tried one – and most of those who have didn’t like it.

Why do Scottish people deep fry?

Ever since the innovative “ Deep fried Mars bar”, the rest of the world seem to think Scots batter and deep fry everything. Indeed we do but it’s just for tourism. It’s mainly just for fun and as it is so widely expected, we don’t like to disappoint.

How many Kcals are in a Mars bar?

A standard Mars bar contains around 230 calories.

Is Mars Bars Scottish?

A deep-fried Mars bar is a Mars-brand chocolate bar covered in batter then deep fried in oil….Deep-fried Mars bar.

Place of origin Scotland
Main ingredients Mars bar, batter
Cookbook: Deep-fried Mars bar Media: Deep-fried Mars bar

Why do Scots fry everything?

Are Mars Bars Scottish?

A deep-fried Mars bar is a Mars-brand chocolate bar covered in batter then deep fried in oil. The dish originated at a chip shop in Scotland as a novelty item….Deep-fried Mars bar.

Place of origin Scotland
Main ingredients Mars bar, batter
Cookbook: Deep-fried Mars bar Media: Deep-fried Mars bar