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Crispy cookie with mahlep and sesame
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Mahlep sesame cookie (30 g) has 153 calories. That works out to 510 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.2 g of carbs, 2.4 g of protein, 8.7 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 30 g
153
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
16.2g
· 6% DV
Protein
2.4g
· 5% DV
Fat
8.7g
· 11% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 42% · Protein 6% · Fat 52%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 153 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.7 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.34 g | 12% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 96 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.2 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.4 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) | 30 g | 153 kcal |
| 1 piece (thin) | 10 g | 51 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 77 kcal |
| 1 piece (thick) | 20 g | 102 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 45 g | 230 kcal |
| 5 piece (jumbo) | 75 g | 383 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 510 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 120 g | 612 kcal |
Calculated from 510 calories per 100 g.
A mahlep sesame cookie has a crisp, toasted-sesame bite and a distinctive aromatic note from mahlep, often described as faintly fruity or almond-like. Mahlep is a spice, so its flavor is more noticeable than its sweetness.
Mahlep sesame cookies are made by mixing mahlep into a cookie dough, shaping it, coating the outside with sesame seeds, and baking until set and lightly golden. Recipes vary in sweetness and in the type of fat used.
Mahlep is a fragrant spice made from the kernels of a type of cherry. In a mahlep sesame cookie, it supplies the characteristic aroma; use it sparingly because a heavy hand can overpower the sesame.
Mahlep sesame cookies can turn hard if the dough has too much flour, is overworked, or stays in the oven too long. Add flour gradually and take the cookies out once they are set and lightly colored.
Let mahlep sesame cookies cool completely on a wire rack, then store them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Sealing them while warm traps steam and can make their crisp texture soft.
Yes, you can bake sesame cookies without mahlep, but they will no longer have the signature mahlep aroma. Leaving it out is the simplest option; another spice may work, though it will give the cookies a different flavor.
Mahlep sesame cookies can be mildly sweet or closer to savory, depending on the recipe. Their defining flavors are aromatic mahlep and toasted sesame, so check the recipe's sugar and salt balance rather than assuming they taste like a dessert cookie.
Yes, mahlep sesame cookie dough can be frozen. Shape it first and freeze the pieces in a sealed container; thaw them until workable, coat with sesame if needed, and bake according to the recipe.
Sesame falls off mahlep sesame cookies when the dough surface is too dry for the seeds to stick. Lightly brush or moisten the shaped dough, press it into the sesame, and bake without disturbing the coating.
Mahlep sesame cookies pair well with black tea or coffee, which complement their toasted sesame and fragrant spice. For a less dessert-like spread, serve them alongside mild cheeses or olives.
Vitamins
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
Vitamin E
0.45mg · 3% DV
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
B3
0.36mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Manganese
0.16mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
33mg · 5% DV
Sodium
96mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
33mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Mahlep sesame cookie is a baked cookie flavoured with mahlep, the aromatic kernel of the mahaleb cherry stone, and usually coated with sesame seeds. It is a familiar style of home-baked and bakery treat in Turkey, where mahlep also lends its distinctive fragrance to other doughs and pastries.
The cookie is crisp, with toasted sesame notes balanced by mahlep’s gently fruity, spice-like aroma. In Turkey it is often served with tea, at breakfast or as an everyday snack; elsewhere, it works just as well alongside coffee or a simple afternoon tea. Recipes vary from distinctly sweet to only mildly sweet. At 510 calories per 100 g, it is an energy-dense treat, so a modest portion makes sense; pair it with unsweetened tea if you want to keep the snack less sweet overall.
Low
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Low
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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
— 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
2.34g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.06g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.93g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.