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Traditional Turkish cookie made with lor cheese
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Lor cookies (35 g) has 144 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.9 g of carbs, 2.9 g of protein, 5.9 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B2 covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Lor cookies are Turkish home-style biscuits made with lor, a mild, fresh cheese traditionally produced from whey. Recipes vary, but the dough commonly combines the cheese with flour, sugar and egg, giving the cookies a tender crumb rather than the dense texture of a crisp biscuit.
They are usually lightly sweet, with golden edges and a soft, slightly crumbly centre. In Turkey, they are often served with tea or offered to guests; elsewhere, they make an easy accompaniment to coffee or an afternoon drink. They are still a sweet treat, with carbohydrates making up much of their energy; a 100 g portion has 54 g of carbohydrates. Serve one alongside unsweetened tea, or make smaller cookies for a modest snack.
Selected: 100 g
410
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
54g
· 20% DV
Protein
8.2g
· 16% DV
Fat
17g
· 22% DV
Fiber
1.6g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 8% · Fat 38%
Vitamins
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
B12
0.3µg · 13% DV
Vitamin A
90µg · 10% DV
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Selenium
7µg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
90mg · 13% DV
Calcium
110mg · 11% DV
Sodium
230mg · 10% 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 410 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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
7.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22:1).
Lor cookies are Turkish cookies made with lor, a fresh whey cheese. Recipes commonly combine it with flour, sugar, eggs, and fat; the cheese’s moisture can affect how much the dough needs to be worked.
You make Lor cookies by mixing lor with the other dough ingredients, shaping the mixture, and baking until set and lightly golden. Drain noticeably wet cheese first so the dough is easier to shape.
Lor cookies have a mild, slightly milky flavor, while their texture can range from tender to crumbly. The result varies with the moisture of the lor and the recipe; their tops may develop rustic cracks as they bake.
Lor cookies crack when the dough expands in the oven and its surface splits. The cracks are often a normal feature of these rustic cookies, though a very dry dough can make them more pronounced and the cookies harder.
Yes, ricotta can replace lor in Lor cookies, although it is often wetter and may give the dough a softer texture. Drain it well before mixing, and add flour gradually rather than automatically using extra.
Store Lor cookies in an airtight container once they have cooled completely. Keep them in a cool, dry place; sealing them while warm traps steam and can make their surface damp.
Yes, Lor cookies freeze well. Let them cool fully, separate layers with baking paper, and seal them in a freezer-safe container; thaw at room temperature to help preserve their texture.
Lor cookies are often dry or hard because they were overbaked or the dough contained too much flour. Since lor moisture varies, add flour gradually and take the cookies out once they are set rather than waiting for them to feel firm while hot.
Yes, Lor cookies are a Turkish-style homemade cookie, named for the lor cheese in the dough. Recipes and shapes vary between households, so there is no single fixed version or required topping.
Lor cookies pair well with black tea or coffee. Their mild, slightly milky flavor also works with a small amount of fruit preserve, but they are commonly served plain as a snack.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.