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Gluten-free Turkish milk pudding dessert with caramelized bottom
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Gluten-free kazandibi (150 g) has 252 calories. That works out to 168 calories per 100 g. It contains 37.2 g of carbs, 6.3 g of protein, 8.4 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 0.6 µg of B12 covers 26% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
252
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
37.2g
· 14% DV
Protein
6.3g
· 13% DV
Fat
8.4g
· 11% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 10% · Fat 30%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 252 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.4 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 5.1 g | 26% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 87 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 37.2 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% |
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 | 252 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 151 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 168 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 110 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 202 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 150 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 336 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 220 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 370 kcal |
Calculated from 168 calories per 100 g.
Gluten-free kazandibi is a Turkish milk pudding with a deliberately caramelized layer on its underside. Its pudding is thickened with a gluten-free ingredient, such as rice flour or cornstarch, rather than wheat flour.
The dark underside of gluten-free kazandibi is caramelized sugar, not an accidental burn. The pudding is heated against a sugared pan until the base browns; if it turns black or tastes bitter, it has been overcooked.
Usually, no: gluten-free kazandibi is generally made as a milk pudding without chicken. It is related to tavuk göğsü, a Turkish pudding traditionally made with finely shredded chicken, but the two desserts are not the same.
To make gluten-free kazandibi, cook milk, sugar and a gluten-free thickener into a smooth pudding, then spread it over sugar in a pan and cook until the underside caramelizes. Chill it before turning or portioning it.
Kazandibi literally refers to the bottom of a cooking pot in Turkish. The name suits the dessert because its signature is the browned, caramelized pudding layer formed against the bottom of the pan.
Let gluten-free kazandibi cool completely so its pudding firms up before flipping. Loosen the edges with a thin spatula, then invert it onto a plate so the caramelized underside faces up; individual portions are easier to handle.
Gluten-free kazandibi is usually served cold. Chilling helps the milk pudding set and makes it easier to cut or turn out neatly, while the caramelized layer remains visible on top.
Gluten-free kazandibi is a smooth milk pudding distinguished by its caramelized base, whereas Turkish rice pudding contains rice grains. Baked rice pudding is browned on top; kazandibi’s characteristic browned layer is underneath before it is turned over.
Keep gluten-free kazandibi covered in the refrigerator and eat it within about 2–3 days. Because it is milk-based, don’t leave it at room temperature for long, and return uneaten portions to the fridge promptly.
Recipes for gluten-free kazandibi commonly use rice flour, cornstarch, or a combination of the two. These thickeners give the milk pudding its smooth, set texture without using wheat flour.
Vitamins
B12
0.63µg · 26% DV
B2
0.27mg · 21% DV
B5
0.51mg · 10% DV
Biotin
2.4µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
156mg · 22% DV
Calcium
207mg · 21% DV
Iodine
17µg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
264mg · 8% DV
Sodium
87mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Gluten-free kazandibi is a Turkish milk pudding made with milk and sugar, thickened with a gluten-free starch or flour. Its underside is cooked until browned, giving the dessert its name and a lightly caramelised flavour. The pudding is traditionally associated with Ottoman-era Turkish cuisine.
Served chilled and cut into portions, it is commonly enjoyed after a meal or bought from Turkish pastry shops. Its soft, creamy centre contrasts with the toasted base, which has a gently bittersweet edge. It is mainly a carbohydrate-rich sweet, with modest protein; a 100 g portion has 24.8 g of carbohydrates. For a lighter dessert, keep the portion small and pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee.
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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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.25g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.