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High-protein, salty, aged string cheese
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Aged Cecil Cheese (30 g) has 96 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.6 g of carbs, 7.2 g of protein, 7.2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 210 mg of Calcium covers 21% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 30 g
96
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
0.6g
· 0% DV
Protein
7.2g
· 14% DV
Fat
7.2g
· 9% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 3% · Protein 30% · Fat 67%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 96 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.2 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.56 g | 23% |
| Trans fat | 0.21 g | |
| Sodium | 285 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.6 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 7.2 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 piece (small) | 30 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 8 g | 26 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 20 g | 64 kcal |
| 0.25 serving (quarter) | 25 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 50 g | 160 kcal |
| ½ serving (half) | 50 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 80 g | 256 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 90 g | 288 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 serving (whole) | 100 g | 320 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
Aged Cecil cheese has a more concentrated, tangy and salty flavour than fresh string cheese. Its strands may feel drier and firmer, so it is often best enjoyed in small pieces alongside bread or milder foods.
Aged Cecil cheese can usually be separated by pulling its strands apart with your fingers. If it feels dry or firm, cut or tear it into smaller pieces first rather than forcing the strands, which may crumble.
Aged Cecil cheese comes from the Turkish çeçil cheese tradition, associated especially with eastern Anatolia, including Erzurum. Local producers may use different salting and ageing practices, so the texture and flavour are not identical everywhere.
Aged Cecil cheese can replace mozzarella when you want a saltier, more pronounced flavour, but it is not a close match in taste or melting behaviour. Use less of it in a recipe and adjust added salt.
Aged Cecil cheese softens when heated, but its drier, aged texture may not melt as evenly as mozzarella. Tear it into short strands and combine it with a milder melting cheese if you want a smoother pizza topping.
Aged Cecil cheese may look different depending on how it was matured, but unexpected coloured spots are not automatically safe to eat. If the appearance is unlike the product you bought, or it has an off smell or slimy texture, discard it.
Aged Cecil cheese is matured, while braided string cheese is shaped into a braid and may be sold fresh. The braid describes the shape, not necessarily the ageing; aged Cecil tends to have a firmer texture and stronger flavour.
Serve aged Cecil cheese with plain bread, fresh vegetables, olives or fruit to balance its salty, assertive flavour. It also works crumbled or torn into salads and warm flatbreads, where a little cheese adds plenty of savouriness.
After opening, keep aged Cecil cheese refrigerated in a tightly closed container and follow the package’s use-by guidance. Discard it if it develops an unusual smell, slimy surface or unexpected growth; do not rely on trimming questionable areas.
Yes, aged Cecil cheese can be frozen, although thawing may make its strands drier or more crumbly. Freeze it in a well-sealed portion and use it in cooked dishes after thawing, where a texture change matters less.
Vitamins
B12
0.36µg · 15% DV
Vitamin A
78µg · 9% DV
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
Biotin
0.9µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Calcium
210mg · 21% DV
Phosphorus
144mg · 21% DV
Sodium
285mg · 12% DV
Zinc
0.96mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
29mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Aged Cecil cheese is a matured form of çeçil, a traditional string cheese associated with eastern Turkey, especially the Erzurum region. Its strands separate easily, and aging gives the cheese a more pronounced, tangy flavour and a firmer texture.
In Turkey, it may be served at breakfast with bread and tea, alongside fresh vegetables, or on a cheese board; it can also be stirred into hot dishes, where it softens and stretches. It is salty and protein-rich, with 24 g of protein per 100 g. Pair a small piece with tomatoes, cucumber or herbs to balance its saltiness.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.56g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.92g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.24g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.