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Milky caramelized dessert
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Kazandibi pudding (150 g) has 216 calories. That works out to 144 calories per 100 g. It contains 38.8 g of carbs, 5.1 g of protein, 4.7 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 0.5 µg of B12 covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
216
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
38.8g
· 14% DV
Protein
5.1g
· 10% DV
Fat
4.7g
· 6% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 71% · Protein 9% · Fat 20%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 216 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.7 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.85 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.15 g | |
| Sodium | 78 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 38.8 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% |
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 serving (medium) | 150 g | 216 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (small) | 30 g | 43 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 115 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 173 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 259 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 200 g | 288 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 250 g | 360 kcal |
Calculated from 144 calories per 100 g.
Kazandibi pudding is a Turkish milk dessert with a deliberately caramelized underside. It is usually chilled, then turned out so the browned layer shows on top, giving the soft pudding a distinctive toasted-sugar flavor.
Some traditional Kazandibi pudding recipes include finely shredded chicken breast, while many modern bakery and home versions leave it out. The recipe varies, so the dessert’s name alone does not tell you whether chicken was used.
The browned bottom is intentional: sugar and the milk mixture are cooked against the pan to create Kazandibi pudding’s signature caramelized layer. It should taste toasted and sweet, not charred or bitter.
Kazandibi pudding is made from a thick milk pudding that is cooked against a sugared pan until the underside caramelizes. After it cools, the dessert is turned out with the browned surface facing up; recipes may include chicken breast.
“Kazandibi” means “bottom of the pot” in Turkish, referring to the pudding’s browned underside. The name describes the defining cooking technique, not a separate topping or an ingredient mixed into the dessert.
Kazandibi pudding comes from Turkish cuisine and is commonly associated with the traditions of Ottoman palace cooking. It is now a familiar dessert in Turkish bakeries and homes, where recipes differ in ingredients and preparation.
Tavuk göğsü is a Turkish milk pudding, sometimes made with finely shredded chicken; Kazandibi pudding is distinguished by its caramelized underside. The two can share a similar pudding base, but tavuk göğsü is not defined by that browned layer.
Kazandibi pudding is normally served cold, after the pudding has set. Chilling helps it hold its shape when turned out and sliced, while keeping the toasted bottom visible.
Chill Kazandibi pudding until it is fully set, then loosen the edges gently before turning it onto a plate. Avoid forcing it out while warm: the soft pudding is more likely to split before it has firmed up.
Freezing Kazandibi pudding is not recommended. Thawing can make the milk pudding watery or grainy and soften the caramelized layer, so refrigeration is a better way to keep its texture intact.
Vitamins
B12
0.48µg · 20% DV
B2
0.21mg · 16% DV
B5
0.48mg · 10% DV
Biotin
1.65µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
132mg · 19% DV
Calcium
168mg · 17% DV
Iodine
21µg · 14% DV
Selenium
4.65µg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
218mg · 6% DV
Sodium
78mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Kazandibi pudding is a traditional Turkish milk dessert made with milk, sugar and rice flour or starch, cooked until its underside browns against the pan. It is especially associated with Istanbul and Ottoman culinary tradition; that caramelised base gives the dessert its name and distinctive appearance.
It is chilled, sliced and served with the browned side facing up. The texture is soft and slightly chewy, with a milky sweetness and a toasted-caramel note. In Turkey it is commonly enjoyed after a meal, and you may also find it at Turkish restaurants abroad, often alongside tea or coffee. It is mainly a source of carbohydrate and contains very little fibre, so a modest slice works well when you want something sweet without a large portion.
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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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.85g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.