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Syrup dessert, poppyseed, traditional Turkish cuisine
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Kalburbasti with Poppy Seed (60 g) has 204 calories. That works out to 340 calories per 100 g. It contains 33 g of carbs, 3.1 g of protein, 6.3 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 60 g
204
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
33g
· 12% DV
Protein
3.1g
· 6% DV
Fat
6.3g
· 8% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 66% · Protein 6% · Fat 28%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 204 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.3 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.68 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 36 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 33 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% |
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) | 60 g | 204 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 136 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 50 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 80 g | 272 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 306 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 340 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 120 g | 408 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 408 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 612 kcal |
Calculated from 340 calories per 100 g.
Kalburbasti with poppy seed is a Turkish syrup-soaked pastry made with poppy seeds in the dough. It is traditionally shaped against a sieve or another textured surface, baked, then soaked with syrup, giving it a ridged exterior and a tender, sweet center.
To make kalburbasti with poppy seed, mix a soft pastry dough, fold in the poppy seeds, shape pieces on a sieve or textured grater, and bake until golden. Pour syrup over the baked pastries and let them rest so the syrup can soak in.
For kalburbasti with poppy seed, the usual method is to pour cooled syrup over the pastries while they are hot from the oven. The temperature contrast helps the pastry absorb the syrup; pour it gradually and allow time for soaking before serving.
Kalburbasti with poppy seed may not absorb syrup well if the pastry is underbaked, the dough is too dense, or the syrup and pastry are at similar temperatures. Bake until golden and use the common hot-pastry, cooled-syrup method for better absorption.
Kalburbasti with poppy seed is usually pressed against a sieve, giving it a ridged surface, and includes poppy seeds. Sekerpare is generally shaped into smooth ovals and often contains semolina. Both are baked Turkish pastries soaked in syrup.
Yes, you can make kalburbasti with poppy seed without a sieve. Press the dough against a coarse grater or score it gently with a fork to create texture. The shape will differ, but the pastry can still bake and absorb the syrup.
Kalburbasti with poppy seed can turn hard if too much flour is added or the dough is overworked. Add flour gradually and stop kneading once the dough comes together. A very dry dough may also crack while shaping and remain firm after baking.
Store kalburbasti with poppy seed in a covered container in a cool, dry place; refrigerate it in warm weather. The syrup can make the pastries soften in a closed container, so let a piece sit briefly at room temperature before serving if it feels chilled.
Yes, kalburbasti with poppy seed can be frozen, although thawing may soften its texture. Freeze pieces separately first, then transfer them to a sealed container. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving; adding more syrup is usually unnecessary.
Kalburbasti with poppy seed is commonly served on its own with Turkish tea. Because it is already syrupy and sweet, plain tea makes a better pairing than another sweet accompaniment and lets the poppy-seed flavor come through.
Vitamins
Biotin
1.5µg · 5% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
Vitamin E
0.48mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Manganese
0.16mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
39mg · 6% DV
Selenium
2.52µg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
66mg · 2% DV
Sodium
36mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Kalburbasti with poppy seed is a Turkish syrup-soaked pastry. Its dough is shaped by pressing it against a sieve or similar surface, which leaves a ridged pattern; poppy seed is worked into the dough or filling, depending on the recipe. The pieces are baked, then soaked with syrup. Home versions can vary in their ingredients and shaping.
The exterior is lightly crisp while the inside turns soft and syrupy. In Turkey, it is commonly served at room temperature with tea, often for guests or festive meals; elsewhere, it makes a sweet accompaniment to coffee or tea. It is an energy-dense dessert, with most of its carbohydrate coming from the dough and syrup. Serve a modest piece with an unsweetened drink if you would like to balance its sweetness.
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
— 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
1.68g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.92g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.52g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.