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Traditional Turkish dessert made with lor cheese
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Lor dessert (60 g) has 138 calories. That works out to 230 calories per 100 g. It contains 19.2 g of carbs, 4.5 g of protein, 4.5 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its 0.3 µg of B12 covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Lor dessert is a Turkish sweet made with lor, a fresh, mild curd cheese. Recipes vary, but it may be shaped into small, rounded pieces, cooked until golden, then coated with syrup and finished with a dusting of coconut. The cheese gives the mixture a soft, slightly grainy texture beneath its sweet exterior.
In Turkey, it is served as a treat with tea or coffee, often for guests or at festive gatherings. Its syrup makes it a carbohydrate-forward dessert, while the lor contributes some protein; a 100 g portion contains 7.5 g of protein. For a lighter serving, have one piece with unsweetened tea, or offer it alongside fresh fruit rather than another rich sweet.
Selected: 100 g
230
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
32g
· 12% DV
Protein
7.5g
· 15% DV
Fat
7.5g
· 10% 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 57% · Protein 13% · Fat 30%
Vitamins
B12
0.5µg · 21% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
Vitamin A
70µg · 8% DV
Biotin
2µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Calcium
140mg · 14% DV
Phosphorus
90mg · 13% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Sodium
120mg · 5% 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 230 calories in 100 g:
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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
4.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5:1).
Lor dessert is made with lor, a Turkish whey cheese, commonly mixed into a dough with eggs and flour, then cooked and served with syrup. Recipes vary, and some versions are finished with coconut.
Lor dessert tastes mildly milky and slightly tangy beneath its sweet syrup. The lor gives the pastry a softer, more delicate flavor than a dessert made only from flour, while the browned outside adds a toasty note.
You can use ricotta in Lor dessert if lor is unavailable, but the result will not be identical. Lor is a Turkish whey cheese and ricotta can be wetter and creamier, so drain it well to keep the dough from becoming loose.
Lor dessert can be either fried or baked; there is no single method used in every recipe. Fried pieces develop a crisp, golden exterior, while baking avoids deep-frying and gives a softer finish.
To keep Lor dessert from falling apart, drain the lor well and add flour gradually until the dough holds its shape. Fry or bake a test piece first; if it breaks, the mixture may need a little more flour.
Lor dessert can turn soggy if both the pastry and syrup are hot, or if the syrup is very thin. Use one hot and one cooled component, and let excess syrup drain before serving.
Yes, Lor dessert can be made ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator. For a fresher texture, store the cooked pastries separately from the syrup and combine them closer to serving time.
Serve Lor dessert at room temperature or slightly chilled, with the syrup coating the pastries rather than pooling heavily on the plate. A little coconut is a common finishing touch, and unsweetened tea or coffee balances the sweetness.
Yes, Lor dessert can be frozen, although thawing may soften its texture. Freeze the cooked pastries without syrup when possible, thaw them in the refrigerator, then add syrup before serving.
Yes, you can serve Lor dessert with less syrup by briefly coating the pastries instead of soaking them. This keeps the lor flavor more noticeable and makes the finished dessert less sticky.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.