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Caramelized-bottom Turkish milk pudding, mini portion
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (mini) of Mini kazandibi (45 g) has 74 calories. That works out to 165 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.8 g of carbs, 1.8 g of protein, 1.7 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 40.5 mg of Phosphorus covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Mini kazandibi is a small-portion take on kazandibi, a Turkish milk pudding named for its browned bottom. A milk-based pudding thickened with starch or flour is spread in a tray, then its underside is caramelised against the pan to create a lightly toasted layer and a distinctive bittersweet edge. It is chilled before being cut and served.
In Turkey, it is commonly enjoyed cold after a meal, often plain; a mini piece also makes a neat accompaniment to coffee or tea. It is chiefly a carbohydrate-based sweet, with more modest protein: per 100 g, it provides 28.5 g of carbohydrates. For a lighter dessert, stick to one small piece and pair it with unsweetened tea rather than another sweet.
Selected: 100 g
165
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
28.5g
· 10% DV
Protein
4.1g
· 8% DV
Fat
3.7g
· 5% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 70% · Protein 10% · Fat 20%
Vitamins
B2
0.14mg · 11% DV
B12
0.25µg · 10% DV
Biotin
2.5µg · 8% DV
B5
0.35mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
90mg · 13% DV
Calcium
110mg · 11% DV
Iodine
8µg · 5% DV
Selenium
2µg · 4% DV
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 165 calories in 100 g:
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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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8:1).
Mini kazandibi is a small, individual serving of kazandibi, a Turkish milk pudding with a caramelized underside. The pudding is traditionally cooked in a tray and turned over so the browned layer shows on top.
“Kazandibi” literally means “bottom of the pot” in Turkish. Mini kazandibi gets its name from the browned milk-pudding layer formed where the mixture touches the cooking surface, not from a pot-shaped dessert.
The dark underside of mini kazandibi is deliberately caramelized as the milk pudding cooks against the tray. It should taste toasted and sweet, rather than acrid; a bitter flavor usually means the base has been scorched.
Some traditional kazandibi recipes use finely shredded chicken breast, while many modern versions are made without it. Mini kazandibi recipes and products vary, so the name alone does not tell you whether chicken is included.
No. Tavuk göğsü is a Turkish milk pudding that may contain finely shredded chicken, while kazandibi is distinguished by its caramelized underside. Kazandibi can share a similar pudding base, and some versions also include chicken.
Mini kazandibi starts with a thick milk pudding spread in a tray. Its underside is browned over heat, then the dessert is cooled, cut into portions, and turned over so the caramelized side faces upward.
Mini kazandibi is a smooth, thick milk pudding with a caramelized base, whereas sütlaç is Turkish rice pudding made with rice. Sütlaç is often baked to brown its surface, but it does not have kazandibi’s turned-over underside.
For homemade mini kazandibi, lightly grease a heat-safe tray and make sure the pudding has set before cutting and turning it. A suitable nonstick tray also helps; avoid scraping too forcefully, which can break the caramelized layer.
It can be served slightly warm, but mini kazandibi is usually served chilled. Cooling firms the milk pudding so it holds its shape when turned, and lets the caramelized layer stay intact on top.
Yes, mini kazandibi can be frozen, but its milk-pudding texture may become watery or grainy after thawing. For the best texture, eat it fresh; if frozen, thaw it in the refrigerator and do not refreeze it.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.