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Efe Gold Rakı Calories
Turkish gold-colored raki aged in oak barrels
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Efe Gold Rakı (50 g) has 130 calories. That works out to 260 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.3 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Efe Gold Rakı Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 50 g
130
KCAL / 50G
Carbs
0.3g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% 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 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
Efe Gold Rakı nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (50 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Serving of Efe Gold Rakı?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (mini) | 5 g | 13 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 35 g | 91 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 70 g | 182 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 260 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 120 g | 312 kcal |
| 1 bottle (half) | 350 g | 910 kcal |
| 1 bottle (whole) | 700 g | 1820 kcal |
Calculated from 260 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Efe Gold Rakı
What is Efe Gold Rakı?
Efe Gold Rakı is a Turkish anise spirit aged in oak barrels, which give it its gold color and a distinctive aroma. Like other rakı, it is commonly served with water and food rather than sipped as a sweet liqueur.
How do you drink Efe Gold Rakı?
Efe Gold Rakı is commonly served cold with cold water, poured slowly and enjoyed alongside food. Adding water is traditional, but it does not reduce alcohol’s effects enough to make driving safe.
Why does Efe Gold Rakı turn cloudy when you add water?
Water makes the anise oils in Efe Gold Rakı form tiny droplets, creating a milky cloudiness known as the louche effect. It is a normal reaction, not a sign that the drink has spoiled.
What makes Efe Gold Rakı different from regular rakı?
Efe Gold Rakı is aged in oak barrels, which give it a golden hue and add barrel-derived aromas. Regular unaged rakı is typically clear and does not have the same oak-aging character.
What food goes well with Efe Gold Rakı?
Efe Gold Rakı pairs traditionally with meze such as white cheese, melon, olives, and seafood. Serving it with a meal may slow alcohol absorption, but food does not prevent intoxication.
Can you drink Efe Gold Rakı over ice?
Yes, Efe Gold Rakı can be served over ice, though melting ice dilutes it and chilling can make the anise cloudiness more noticeable. For a more traditional serve, add cold water instead.
Does Efe Gold Rakı contain anise, and what gives it its gold color?
Yes, Efe Gold Rakı is an anise-flavored spirit, and its gold color comes from oak-barrel aging. The anise creates the cloudy appearance when water is added; the oak aging accounts for its amber tone.
How should you store an opened bottle of Efe Gold Rakı?
Keep an opened bottle of Efe Gold Rakı tightly closed, upright, and away from heat and sunlight. A cool, dark cupboard is suitable; refrigeration is not necessary, though prolonged exposure to heat can affect its aroma.
Does Efe Gold Rakı cause a hangover?
Yes, Efe Gold Rakı can contribute to a hangover because it contains alcohol. Drinking less lowers the risk; water may help with thirst but does not prevent intoxication or reliably prevent a hangover.
Is Efe Gold Rakı safe to drink during pregnancy?
No. Efe Gold Rakı contains alcohol, and no safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy has been established. Avoid it throughout pregnancy, including when it is mixed with water or served with food.
Efe Gold Rakı Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.01mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0.5mg · 0% DV
Phosphorus
0.5mg · 0% DV
Sodium
1mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0.5mg · 0% DV
Efe Gold Rakı Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Efe Gold Rakı
To burn the 130 calories in 1 serving (medium) (50 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Efe Gold Rakı?
Efe Gold Rakı is a Turkish anise-flavoured spirit, matured in oak barrels to give it a golden hue and gentler, lightly woody notes. It is traditionally enjoyed slowly, often diluted with cold water and served alongside meze such as cheese, melon, olives and small vegetable dishes. The anise remains distinctive, while the barrel ageing adds a rounder character. Its energy comes mainly from alcohol; it provides 260 kcal per 100 g and no protein or fat. For a more balanced rakı table, pour modestly, keep water on hand and pair it with plenty of vegetables as well as the richer meze.
How Nutritious Is Efe Gold Rakı?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
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.
Is Efe Gold Rakı Processed?
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.
Does Efe Gold Rakı Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Efe Gold Rakı Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Efe Gold Rakı Fat Profile
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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