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Caramelized Turkish milk dessert, low protein, moderate carbs, high sugar
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Kazandibi dessert (90 g) has 162 calories. That works out to 180 calories per 100 g. It contains 28.8 g of carbs, 2.9 g of protein, 4.1 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its 76.5 mg of Phosphorus covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 90 g
162
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
28.8g
· 10% DV
Protein
2.9g
· 6% DV
Fat
4.1g
· 5% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 70% · Protein 7% · Fat 23%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 162 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.1 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.34 g | 12% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 50 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 28.8 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Protein | 2.9 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 slice (medium) | 90 g | 162 kcal |
| 1 slice (small) | 60 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 80 g | 144 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 slice (large) | 120 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 216 kcal |
| 2 slice (double) | 180 g | 324 kcal |
Calculated from 180 calories per 100 g.
Kazandibi dessert is a Turkish milk pudding with a deliberately caramelized, browned underside. It is chilled, cut into portions and traditionally turned over for serving, so the darkened layer shows on top.
Some traditional kazandibi dessert recipes use finely shredded chicken breast, but many modern versions are made without it. Recipes vary between bakeries and home cooks, so ask about the ingredients if you need to avoid chicken.
The bottom of kazandibi dessert is browned on purpose to caramelize the milk pudding’s surface and create its signature flavor. It should taste toasted and sweet, not bitter or smoky; those flavors suggest it was scorched too much.
Kazandibi dessert has a caramelized underside, while tavuk göğsü is a Turkish milk pudding served without that browned layer. Both may use a similar pudding base, and traditional versions of either dessert can include finely shredded chicken.
Kazandibi dessert is made by cooking a thickened milk pudding, spreading it in a tray and browning the underside over heat. Once chilled and set, it is sliced and traditionally turned over so the caramelized surface faces up.
Kazandibi dessert is associated with Ottoman cuisine and became part of Istanbul’s traditional dessert culture. Its exact place of origin is not firmly established, and it is now made and enjoyed throughout Turkey.
Serve kazandibi dessert chilled and sliced, with its caramelized side facing up. Let it cool completely before turning it out of the tray to keep the slices intact; extra syrup is not part of the traditional presentation.
Kazandibi dessert keeps for about 2–3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Because it is milk-based, return leftovers to the fridge promptly and avoid leaving the dessert out for extended periods.
Yes, kazandibi dessert can be frozen, but thawing may make the pudding watery and soften its caramelized layer. For the best texture, eat it fresh; if freezing, wrap portions airtight and thaw them in the refrigerator.
Kazandibi dessert can stick when its base has not caramelized enough or when the pudding is turned out before it has cooled and set. Brown the base evenly and chill the dessert completely before slicing and flipping it.
Vitamins
B12
0.23µg · 10% DV
B2
0.12mg · 9% DV
B5
0.32mg · 6% DV
Vitamin A
40.5µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
77mg · 11% DV
Calcium
99mg · 10% DV
Iodine
7.2µg · 5% DV
Selenium
1.8µg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
108mg · 3% DV
Sodium
50mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Kazandibi dessert is a Turkish milk pudding with a deliberately browned, caramelised underside. It is cooked in a shallow tray so the base develops its characteristic toasted layer; recipes may use a simple milk-pudding mixture or a base similar to tavuk göğsü, another traditional Turkish pudding.
Served chilled and sliced with the browned side showing, it is commonly enjoyed after a meal or from a Turkish bakery. The centre is soft and creamy, while the base adds a gentle burnt-sugar flavour. It is low in protein and relatively high in sugar and carbohydrates, so a modest slice makes a satisfying sweet. Pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee if you’d 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
2.34g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.08g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.18g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.