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Traditional Turkish milk pudding made with buffalo milk, sugar and starch, with a caramelized base.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Buffalo-Milk Kazandibi (150 g) has 272 calories. That works out to 181 calories per 100 g. It contains 42.6 g of carbs, 6.8 g of protein, 8.7 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 0.7 µg of B12 covers 28% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 67 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
272
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
42.6g
· 15% DV
Protein
6.8g
· 14% DV
Fat
8.7g
· 11% DV
Fiber
0.3g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 62% · Protein 10% · Fat 28%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 272 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.7 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 5.25 g | 26% |
| Trans fat | 0.27 g | |
| Sodium | 72 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 42.6 g | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% |
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 serving (medium) | 150 g | 272 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 12 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 25 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 80 g | 145 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 181 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 181 kcal |
| 1 slice (medium) | 120 g | 217 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 180 g | 326 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 398 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 434 kcal |
Calculated from 181 calories per 100 g.
Buffalo-Milk Kazandibi is a Turkish milk pudding made with buffalo milk, sugar and starch, with a deliberately caramelized base. It is cooled, then folded or sliced so the browned layer is visible when served.
Buffalo-Milk Kazandibi tastes creamy and milky, with a lightly toasted, caramel-like flavor from its browned base. Buffalo milk can make the pudding taste richer than versions made with cow’s milk.
No, the Buffalo-Milk Kazandibi described here is made with buffalo milk, sugar and starch, not chicken. Some kazandibi is made from tavuk göğsü, a Turkish milk pudding that traditionally includes finely shredded chicken, so recipes can differ.
The dark base of Buffalo-Milk Kazandibi is intentional: direct heat caramelizes the sugary pudding against the pan. It should form a thin, browned layer rather than taste acrid or turn into a thick, fully charred crust.
Buffalo milk, sugar and starch are cooked into a thick pudding, spread in a pan with a prepared base, and heated until the underside caramelizes. The dessert is then cooled and folded or cut with the browned side showing.
Buffalo-Milk Kazandibi uses buffalo milk, while regular kazandibi is often made with cow’s milk. The buffalo-milk version can be richer, but both are defined by the caramelized underside rather than by a different serving style.
Buffalo-Milk Kazandibi is usually served chilled, after the pudding has set enough to slice or fold. Cooling also makes the creamy layer easier to handle and keeps the caramelized base intact on the portion.
Keep Buffalo-Milk Kazandibi covered in the refrigerator and eat it within about 2–3 days. Because it is a milk pudding, do not leave it at room temperature for an extended period, and return uneaten portions to the fridge promptly.
Freezing Buffalo-Milk Kazandibi is not recommended because thawing can make its pudding layer watery or grainy. For the best texture, refrigerate it and enjoy it within a few days instead.
Buffalo-Milk Kazandibi is identified by its buffalo-milk pudding and caramelized base; tavuk göğsü is a separate Turkish milk pudding traditionally made with finely shredded chicken. Kazandibi can also be made using a tavuk göğsü-style pudding, but it is not required.
Vitamins
B12
0.68µg · 28% DV
B2
0.24mg · 18% DV
B5
0.45mg · 9% DV
Vitamin A
72µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
158mg · 23% DV
Calcium
218mg · 22% DV
Iodine
27µg · 18% DV
Zinc
0.83mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
248mg · 7% DV
Sodium
72mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Buffalo-milk kazandibi is a traditional Turkish milk pudding made with buffalo milk, sugar and starch. Its defining feature is the browned layer formed against the bottom of the cooking pan, which gives the dessert its name and a gently caramelized flavour. Once chilled, it is cut into portions and may be rolled so the dark, toasted side shows on the outside.
In Turkey, it is commonly served cold after a meal, whether from a pudding shop or at home. The soft, creamy pudding contrasts with the slightly smoky, sweet base. Sugar and starch make carbohydrates the main nutritional feature, while it provides a more modest amount of protein. Enjoy it as a small dessert with unsweetened tea or coffee if you’d like to balance its sweetness.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.25g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.25g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.36g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.