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Traditional Turkish dessert, typically made from cheese dough and soaked in syrup.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Kemalpaşa (60 g) has 192 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 39 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 3.9 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 36 mg of Phosphorus covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 60 g
192
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
39g
· 14% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% DV
Fat
3.9g
· 5% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 78% · Protein 5% · Fat 17%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 192 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.9 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.92 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 72 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 39 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 piece (medium) | 60 g | 192 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 96 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 90 g | 288 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 4 piece (extra large) | 120 g | 384 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 480 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 250 g | 800 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
Kemalpaşa dessert is a Turkish syrup-soaked sweet made from small pieces of cheese dough. The pieces are baked and then softened in sugar syrup, giving the dessert a tender texture and a sweet, lightly tangy flavor.
Kemalpaşa dessert comes from the Mustafakemalpaşa district of Bursa, Türkiye, and takes its name from the town. It is now made across the country, including from dried, ready-to-cook pieces sold in shops.
To make Kemalpaşa dessert at home, prepare small pieces of dough with cheese, flour and egg, then bake them until golden. Simmer the baked pieces in sugar syrup until tender and let them cool so they absorb the syrup.
Cook packaged dried Kemalpaşa dessert by adding the pieces to boiling sugar syrup and simmering gently until they soften. Stir carefully rather than vigorously, since the pieces can break as they absorb the syrup.
Yes, traditional Kemalpaşa dessert is made with cheese in its dough, which gives it a mild dairy flavor. The type and amount of cheese can vary between recipes, and some commercial dried versions may taste less pronounced.
Kemalpaşa dessert is usually served cooled, after the pieces have absorbed the syrup. It is often topped with kaymak, a rich Turkish clotted cream, or ice cream; let it cool slightly before adding either topping.
Kaymak is a classic accompaniment to Kemalpaşa dessert, while ice cream and crushed pistachios are also popular. Since the dessert is syrupy, unsweetened tea or plain Turkish coffee makes a balanced drink alongside it.
Kemalpaşa dessert usually falls apart when it simmers too long or is stirred too roughly. Keep the syrup at a gentle simmer, handle the pieces carefully, and remove them once they are soft rather than letting them cook on.
Store leftover Kemalpaşa dessert covered in the refrigerator, preferably with its syrup so it does not dry out. It will soften as it sits, so enjoy it within a few days and use a clean spoon when serving.
Yes, you can freeze Kemalpaşa dessert, although thawed pieces may be softer than freshly made ones. Freeze it in a sealed, freezer-safe container, thaw it in the refrigerator, and avoid freezing it again after thawing.
Vitamins
Biotin
1.32µg · 4% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
B12
0.08µg · 3% DV
B5
0.13mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
36mg · 5% DV
Calcium
51mg · 5% DV
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Sodium
72mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
45mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Kemalpaşa is a Turkish syrup-soaked dessert associated with the town of Mustafakemalpaşa in Bursa. Small pieces of dough made with cheese are baked, then simmered or left to soak in syrup until tender. They keep a little firmness on the outside while becoming soft and juicy within.
In Turkey, Kemalpaşa is usually served after a meal, at room temperature or chilled, often topped with kaymak (clotted cream) or ice cream. It is a sweet, carbohydrate-heavy dessert rather than a substantial source of protein; a 100 g portion contains 65 g of carbohydrates. For a less rich serving, drain off some syrup and enjoy it without the cream topping.
Low
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Low
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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
— Not 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
1.92g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.26g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.42g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.