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Traditional Turkish milk dessert, mastic-flavored, caramelized layer
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Kazandibi with mastic (120 g) has 168 calories. That works out to 140 calories per 100 g. It contains 27.6 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 4.2 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its 108 mg of Phosphorus covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
168
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
27.6g
· 10% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
4.2g
· 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 68% · Protein 9% · Fat 23%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 168 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.2 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.64 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 54 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 27.6 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| 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 |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 240 g | 336 kcal |
Calculated from 140 calories per 100 g.
Kazandibi with mastic is a Turkish milk pudding flavored with aromatic mastic resin and finished with a caramelized underside. It is chilled, then typically served with the browned layer facing up.
Kazandibi with mastic is made by thickening a sweet milk pudding, flavoring it with crushed mastic, and cooking its underside until caramelized. The pudding is then chilled so it can be cut into neat portions.
The browned bottom of kazandibi with mastic is intentional: caramelization gives the dessert its signature color and lightly toasted flavor. It should taste caramelized, not bitter or charred.
Mastic gives kazandibi with mastic a distinctive resinous, pine-like aroma with a gentle sweetness. It is potent, so recipes use only a small amount; too much can make the pudding taste medicinal.
No. Kazandibi with mastic is identified by its caramelized underside and mastic flavor, while traditional tavuk göğsü contains finely shredded chicken in the milk pudding. Some kazandibi recipes use that pudding as a base, but the browned layer is what defines kazandibi.
Let kazandibi with mastic chill completely before turning it out; the caramelized layer can cling while warm. Loosen the edges gently with a thin spatula, then lift each portion with a wide server to keep it intact.
Serve kazandibi with mastic chilled, with its caramelized side facing up. It pairs well with Turkish coffee or unsweetened tea, which balance the dessert’s milky sweetness without competing with the mastic aroma.
Kazandibi with mastic keeps for about 2–3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Because it is milk-based, refrigerate it promptly and keep it covered until serving to limit drying and odor absorption.
Freezing kazandibi with mastic is not ideal because thawing can make the pudding watery and soften its caramelized surface. Refrigerate it instead and enjoy it while its texture is fresh.
Yes, you can reduce the sugar in kazandibi with mastic, though the pudding will taste less sweet and its caramel layer may brown differently. Avoid adding sweet toppings, and adjust the sugar gradually to preserve the dessert’s texture.
Vitamins
B2
0.14mg · 11% DV
B12
0.24µg · 10% DV
Biotin
2.4µg · 8% DV
B5
0.3mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
108mg · 15% DV
Calcium
132mg · 13% DV
Iodine
8.4µg · 6% DV
Zinc
0.48mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
144mg · 4% DV
Sodium
54mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Kazandibi with mastic is a traditional Turkish milk pudding, usually made with milk, sugar and starch, then cooked until its underside develops a browned, caramelised layer. Mastic lends it a distinctive, gently pine-like aroma. Associated with Istanbul’s historic sweet shops, kazandibi is chilled before serving and often folded so the toasted surface shows on the outside.
In Turkey it is commonly enjoyed after a meal, whether bought from a pastry shop or made at home; tea or plain coffee makes a good pairing. Though milk-based, it gets much of its energy from carbohydrates, with 23 g per 100 g. For a lighter dessert, have a modest slice and pair it with unsweetened tea.
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
2.64g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.36g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.