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Lemon keşkül Calories
Lemon almond milk pudding
In season: Spring · Summer
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GI
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Quick answer
1 cup (medium) of Lemon keşkül (150 g) has 195 calories. That works out to 130 calories per 100 g. It contains 30.8 g of carbs, 4.7 g of protein, 6.1 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 105 mg of Phosphorus covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
What is Lemon keşkül?
Lemon keşkül is a lemon-scented take on keşkül, a Turkish milk pudding with roots in Ottoman cooking. It is commonly made with milk, sugar, ground almonds and a thickener, with lemon zest—and sometimes juice—added for a bright, fragrant note.
Served chilled, it has a smooth, creamy texture and a gentle almond flavour balanced by citrus. In Turkey, it is often enjoyed in a small bowl after a meal, sometimes topped with slivered almonds. For English-speaking readers, it makes a light-feeling alternative to richer baked desserts; use a little less sugar if you want the lemon to stand out.
Lemon keşkül Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
130
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
20.5g
· 7% DV
Protein
3.1g
· 6% DV
Fat
4.1g
· 5% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 62% · Protein 9% · Fat 29%
Lemon keşkül Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.2µg · 8% DV
B2
0.09mg · 7% DV
B5
0.3mg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.5µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
70mg · 10% DV
Calcium
80mg · 8% DV
Selenium
2.5µg · 5% DV
Iodine
6µg · 4% DV
How Nutritious Is Lemon keşkül?
Nutrient density
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
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.
Lemon keşkül Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Lemon keşkül
To burn the 130 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Is Lemon keşkül Processed?
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.
Does Lemon keşkül Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Lemon keşkül Good For?
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
Lemon keşkül Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.14g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13:1).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lemon keşkül
What is lemon keşkül?
Lemon keşkül is a Turkish milk-and-almond pudding flavored with lemon. It has the creamy base of traditional keşkül with a brighter, lightly tangy aroma, and is usually chilled before serving.
How do you make lemon keşkül?
Lemon keşkül is made by cooking milk, sugar, ground almonds, and a thickener until creamy, then adding lemon flavor. Lemon zest can be stirred in while cooking; add lemon juice after taking the pan off the heat to reduce the chance of curdling.
Does lemon make lemon keşkül curdle?
It can, especially if lemon juice is added directly to very hot milk. Use zest for lemon aroma without much acidity, or let the cooked pudding cool slightly before stirring in juice a little at a time.
How is lemon keşkül different from regular keşkül?
Lemon keşkül has a citrus note that regular keşkül does not. Both are creamy Turkish puddings commonly made with milk and almonds, but lemon zest or juice gives this version a fresher aroma and a slight tang.
What does lemon keşkül taste like?
Lemon keşkül tastes creamy and mildly nutty, with a fresh citrus aroma. When made with zest, it is usually fragrant rather than sharply sour; adding lemon juice makes the tang more noticeable.
Should lemon keşkül be served hot or cold?
Lemon keşkül is usually served cold. Chill it after cooking so the pudding can set and the lemon flavor can settle into the creamy almond base; garnish just before serving if you want nuts to stay crisp.
Why is my lemon keşkül too runny?
Lemon keşkül is often runny because the milk mixture was taken off the heat before it thickened enough. Cook it while stirring until it coats the back of a spoon, then allow for further thickening as it cools.
Can you make lemon keşkül with lemon zest instead of lemon juice?
Yes, lemon zest works well in lemon keşkül and gives it citrus fragrance without adding as much acidity as juice. Grate only the yellow outer peel, since the white pith can make the pudding taste bitter.
How long does lemon keşkül keep in the fridge?
Lemon keşkül keeps for about 2–3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Because it is milk-based, refrigerate it promptly after cooling and use a clean spoon when serving.
Can you freeze lemon keşkül?
Freezing lemon keşkül is not recommended. The milk-based pudding may separate or turn grainy when thawed, so it is better to refrigerate it and enjoy it within a few days.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.