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Traditional crescent-shaped Turkish semolina dessert soaked in syrup
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Ay Pare Dessert (70 g) has 231 calories. That works out to 330 calories per 100 g. It contains 34.3 g of carbs, 3.5 g of protein, 9.1 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 5.9 µg of Selenium covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 70 g
231
KCAL / 70G
Carbs
34.3g
· 12% DV
Protein
3.5g
· 7% DV
Fat
9.1g
· 12% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 6% · Fat 35%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 231 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.1 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 4.27 g | 21% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 95 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 34.3 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 70 g | 231 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 35 g | 115 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 297 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 330 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 140 g | 462 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 160 g | 528 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 210 g | 693 kcal |
Calculated from 330 calories per 100 g.
They are similar Turkish syrup-soaked sweets, but they are not always the same dessert. Ay Pare Dessert is typically shaped like a crescent and made with semolina, while şekerpare is often round or oval; recipes vary.
“Ay pare” means a piece of the moon in Turkish. The name suits the dessert’s characteristic crescent shape, which is formed from semolina dough before baking.
Ay Pare Dessert is usually served at room temperature after it has absorbed its syrup. A nut such as hazelnut or pistachio is often placed on top, and it pairs well with Turkish tea or coffee.
Yes. Making Ay Pare Dessert ahead gives the baked pieces time to absorb the syrup and lets the flavors settle. Keep it covered after it has cooled and soaked.
Ay Pare Dessert can stay dry if the syrup is too cool for the recipe, the baked pieces are overcooked, or they do not have enough time to absorb the syrup. Pour the syrup evenly and let the dessert rest before serving.
Ay Pare Dessert keeps for about three to four days in a covered container at room temperature in a cool kitchen. Refrigeration can extend storage, but may make the semolina dough firmer; bring it to room temperature before serving.
Yes, you can freeze syrup-soaked Ay Pare Dessert in an airtight container. Thaw it in the refrigerator; the texture may be softer after thawing, so it is best served once fully defrosted.
You can try a flour-based version, but it will not have the same characteristic texture as Ay Pare Dessert made with semolina. Semolina gives the dough its slightly grainy, tender crumb, so substitutions may need recipe adjustments.
The crescent is the traditional shape of Ay Pare Dessert and reflects the meaning of its Turkish name, “a piece of the moon.” The dough is shaped before baking, rather than cut into crescents afterward.
Ay Pare Dessert is soaked in sugar syrup, so it can raise blood glucose. If you have diabetes, ask your doctor or dietitian how a portion could fit your individual meal and medication plan.
Vitamins
Biotin
2.24µg · 7% DV
Vitamin A
66.5µg · 7% DV
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
B12
0.15µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Selenium
5.95µg · 11% DV
Manganese
0.2mg · 9% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
50mg · 7% DV
Sodium
95mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
67mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Ay Pare Dessert is a traditional Turkish semolina sweet: a shaped dough, often formed into crescents, is baked until golden and then soaked in syrup. It is made in home kitchens as well as sold by bakeries and sweet shops.
The syrup gives it a tender, moist middle and a distinctly sweet finish, while the baked exterior may be lightly crisp. In Turkey it is commonly served with tea or coffee, offered to guests, and shared at festive meals; Turkish communities abroad enjoy it in much the same way. It is an energy-dense dessert, with most of its carbohydrate coming from the dough and syrup and little fibre. Pair a small piece with unsweetened tea or coffee, or choose one made with less syrup for a less-sweet serving.
Low
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Low
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Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.27g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.59g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.89g
Omega 6:3 ratio 21.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (21.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.