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Traditional Turkish dessert, milk-based, light, Ramadan specialty
In season: Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Homemade Güllaç (120 g) has 168 calories. That works out to 140 calories per 100 g. It contains 30.6 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 3.8 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its 0.4 µg of B12 covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
168
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
30.6g
· 11% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
3.8g
· 5% DV
Fiber
0.4g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 71% · Protein 9% · Fat 20%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 168 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.8 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.4 g | 12% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 42 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 30.6 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
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) | 120 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 60 g | 84 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 112 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 100 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 280 kcal |
Calculated from 140 calories per 100 g.
Homemade Güllaç is a Turkish milk dessert made by layering thin güllaç sheets soaked in sweetened milk. Cooks often add walnuts or pistachios between the layers and finish it with pomegranate seeds.
Homemade Güllaç is made by pouring warm, sweetened milk over thin sheets and arranging them in layers, often with nuts between them. Chill it so the sheets absorb the milk, then serve it cold.
Homemade Güllaç is a traditional Ramadan dessert in Turkey, often served after iftar. Its milk-soaked sheets make a cool, soft dessert, and the distinctive güllaç leaves are closely associated with the season.
Homemade Güllaç is served cold. Chilling gives the sheets time to absorb the milk and lets the layers settle; add toppings such as pomegranate or pistachios shortly before serving for the freshest texture.
Homemade Güllaç can turn mushy if the milk is too hot or the sheets soak up liquid for too long. Use warm rather than hot milk, moisten the sheets evenly, and avoid making the dessert far ahead of serving.
Homemade Güllaç is commonly filled with walnuts or pistachios, and pomegranate seeds are a classic topping. Scatter nuts between the sheets and add the pomegranate near serving time so it stays fresh and colorful.
Yes, Homemade Güllaç can be prepared ahead and chilled so the sheets soften. Make it on the day you plan to serve it for a better texture, since the layers continue absorbing milk and can become too soft.
Store Homemade Güllaç covered in the refrigerator because it contains milk, and do not leave it out for extended periods. Its sheets keep softening as it sits, so it is best eaten soon after preparation.
You can freeze Homemade Güllaç, but thawing may make the milk-soaked sheets watery or less delicate. Refrigerating and eating it fresh gives a better texture; if you do freeze it, use a tightly covered container.
Yes, you can make Homemade Güllaç with less sugar by reducing the amount mixed into the milk. The nuts and pomegranate still add flavor, while warming the milk gently helps the sheets soften evenly.
Vitamins
B12
0.36µg · 15% DV
B2
0.16mg · 12% DV
B5
0.48mg · 10% DV
Biotin
2.4µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
108mg · 15% DV
Calcium
132mg · 13% DV
Iodine
9.6µg · 6% DV
Zinc
0.48mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
144mg · 4% DV
Sodium
42mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Homemade Güllaç is a traditional Turkish dessert made by layering thin starch-based wafers softened with sweetened milk. Walnut is often tucked between the layers, while rosewater, pomegranate seeds or pistachios may add fragrance and finish. It is especially associated with Ramadan and Ottoman-era cooking.
The milk-soaked sheets are tender and cool, with a delicate sweetness and sometimes a floral note. In Turkey, it is commonly served chilled after iftar; elsewhere, it makes a light-feeling ending to a meal or a sweet treat with tea. It is milk-based and comparatively modest in fat, but still provides plenty of carbohydrate. For a less-sweet version, use less sugar and keep the nut topping modest.
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 2
Minimally 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
2.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.96g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.12g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.