Menthol Cough Drop Syrup
Menthol Cough Drop Syrup is a soothing, homemade remedy often made by simmering hard menthol cough drops in water to create a thick, sweet syrup. The primary ingredients are typically menthol cough drops, water, and sometimes added honey or lemon for flavor. This preparation is a common home remedy in many households, particularly in North America, for temporarily relieving coughs and sore throats.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This syrup is very high in carbohydrates, primarily from the sugars in the cough drops and any added honey, with negligible fat or protein. A standard tablespoon serving provides a quick energy boost (around 50-70 calories) but offers minimal essential nutrients beyond the menthol's soothing effect.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 50 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 13 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Calcium | 2 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Menthol | 10 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 2 mg |
Per 2 tablespoons (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
What makes this 'dish' unique is its transformation of a common over-the-counter medicinal product into a palatable, warm syrup, blending folk remedy traditions with modern convenience. Nutritionally, it's an interesting case of repurposing a product designed for slow dissolution into a concentrated, fast-acting delivery system for its active ingredient.
