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Gluten-free, syrup-soaked Turkish dessert, made with almond or rice flour
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Gluten-free sekerpare (35 g) has 130 calories. That works out to 370 calories per 100 g. It contains 21.3 g of carbs, 1.5 g of protein, 4.2 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
130
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
21.3g
· 8% DV
Protein
1.5g
· 3% DV
Fat
4.2g
· 5% DV
Fiber
0.6g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 66% · Protein 5% · Fat 29%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.2 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.98 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 31 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.3 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% |
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) | 35 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 93 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 40 g | 148 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 185 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 70 g | 259 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 70 g | 259 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 370 kcal |
Calculated from 370 calories per 100 g.
Gluten-free sekerpare is a Turkish syrup-soaked cookie dessert made without wheat flour, commonly using almond flour or rice flour instead. The shaped dough is baked and then soaked with syrup, giving it a tender texture and a sweet, moist center.
Gluten-free sekerpare is made by mixing gluten-free flour with ingredients such as egg and fat, shaping the dough, baking it, and pouring syrup over the baked pieces. Since gluten-free flours absorb liquid differently, follow a recipe developed for the specific flour rather than swapping flour cup for cup.
Gluten-free sekerpare uses almond flour, rice flour, or another gluten-free flour instead of wheat flour. That changes the texture and how the dough holds together, but it keeps the defining features of sekerpare: a baked cookie-like base and sweet syrup.
Gluten-free sekerpare usually falls apart when its dough is too dry, too loose, or not well bound. Almond and rice flours behave differently from wheat flour, so measure carefully, let the dough rest briefly before shaping, and avoid adding extra flour unless the recipe calls for it.
For gluten-free sekerpare, a common method is to pour cooled syrup over the baked, hot pieces. The temperature contrast helps the dessert absorb the syrup; follow the particular recipe, since flour blends can affect how quickly the sekerpare soaks it up.
Yes, almond flour can be used to make gluten-free sekerpare, and it tends to give the dough a richer, more tender texture. It does not behave exactly like rice flour, so use a recipe designed for almond flour rather than replacing another flour in equal amounts.
To keep gluten-free sekerpare from becoming soggy, pour the syrup evenly over the baked pieces instead of flooding them, and use the syrup quantity specified in the recipe. Let the dessert absorb the syrup before covering it, so trapped steam does not soften the surface further.
Store gluten-free sekerpare in a covered container in a cool place, or refrigerate it in warm weather. Keep it covered between servings to prevent it drying out, and avoid leaving the syrup-soaked dessert exposed for long periods.
Yes, gluten-free sekerpare can be frozen in a tightly sealed freezer-safe container, with pieces separated so they do not stick together. Thaw it in the refrigerator, then let it come to room temperature before serving; the texture may be softer after thawing.
Yes, gluten-free sekerpare can raise blood sugar because its syrup contains sugar; being gluten-free does not make it sugar-free. If you have diabetes, account for the portion in your eating plan and ask your dietitian how it fits your individual needs.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.39mg · 3% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.42µg · 1% DV
B5
0.07mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Manganese
0.06mg · 3% DV
Phosphorus
13mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
6.3mg · 2% DV
Sodium
31mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
23mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Gluten-free sekerpare is a gluten-free take on sekerpare, a classic Turkish syrup-soaked sweet. Instead of wheat flour, recipes commonly use almond or rice flour; the baked dough is then steeped in syrup, which gives the pastry its characteristic moist finish.
Tender with a slightly crumbly bite and a pronounced sweetness, it is served at celebrations and alongside tea or coffee in Turkey. It is carbohydrate-rich from the syrup and flour, with comparatively little protein. Because it is quite sweet, a small piece with unsweetened tea or coffee makes a balanced way to enjoy it.
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 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
0.98g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.78g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.74g
Omega 6:3 ratio 42:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (42:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.