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Traditional Turkish milk pudding dessert with caramelized bottom and mastic flavor
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Mastic kazandibi (150 g) has 252 calories. That works out to 168 calories per 100 g. It contains 41.7 g of carbs, 6.1 g of protein, 6.9 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 151.5 mg of Phosphorus covers 22% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 61 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
252
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
41.7g
· 15% DV
Protein
6.1g
· 12% DV
Fat
6.9g
· 9% 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 66% · Protein 10% · Fat 24%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 252 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.9 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.05 g | 20% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 102 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 41.7 g | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 252 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (shredded) | 50 g | 84 kcal |
| 1 serving (half) | 75 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 151 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 120 g | 202 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 140 g | 235 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 150 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 180 g | 302 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 220 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 300 g | 504 kcal |
Calculated from 168 calories per 100 g.
Mastic kazandibi is a Turkish milk pudding with a caramelized underside and the distinctive aroma of mastic. It is chilled before serving, then cut or rolled so the browned layer is visible on the outside.
Mastic kazandibi tastes creamy and milky, with a sweet, toasted note from its caramelized base. Mastic adds a fragrant, slightly pine-like flavor that makes it taste different from ordinary kazandibi.
Mastic kazandibi is made by cooking a thick milk pudding, spreading it in a tray, and caramelizing the underside over heat. After it cools and sets, it is cut into portions, often with the browned side folded outward.
No. Mastic kazandibi is flavored with mastic, while regular kazandibi does not necessarily contain it. Both are milk-based Turkish desserts known for the caramelized layer formed against the bottom of the cooking tray.
Some traditional kazandibi recipes use a chicken-breast pudding base, but many versions of mastic kazandibi are made without chicken. Recipes vary, so check the ingredient list or ask the maker if you need to avoid it.
The bottom of mastic kazandibi is browned on purpose: the milk pudding touching the hot tray caramelizes during cooking. That toasted layer gives the dessert its characteristic flavor and is not simply a burnt accident.
Mastic kazandibi is usually served chilled. Cooling lets the pudding set so it can be sliced or rolled neatly, and it makes the contrast between the creamy filling and caramelized surface easier to enjoy.
Mastic kazandibi belongs to Turkish dessert cuisine and is a flavored variation of kazandibi, a traditional milk pudding. The name refers to the pudding’s browned, caramelized bottom; mastic gives this version its characteristic aroma.
Yes, you can leave out the mastic, but the result will be regular kazandibi rather than mastic kazandibi. The key technique remains the same: cook the milk pudding and caramelize the layer touching the tray.
Freezing mastic kazandibi is possible, but it can make the milk pudding watery or grainy after thawing and soften its caramelized layer. Refrigeration is a better choice; keep it covered and enjoy it within a few days.
Vitamins
B2
0.27mg · 21% DV
B12
0.48µg · 20% DV
B5
0.51mg · 10% DV
Biotin
2.1µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
152mg · 22% DV
Calcium
192mg · 19% DV
Iodine
14µg · 9% DV
Selenium
4.2µg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
237mg · 7% DV
Sodium
102mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Mastic kazandibi is a traditional Turkish milk pudding made with milk and sugar, then cooked so its underside develops a thin, caramelised layer. Mastic gives the pudding a fragrant, gently resinous note. In Turkey it is usually served chilled and cut into slices, often as a dessert after a meal or bought from a pastry shop. Its appeal lies in the contrast between the soft, creamy centre and the lightly toasted base. It provides some protein from the milk, while its overall nutritional character is that of a sweet, carbohydrate-rich dessert; 100 g contains 168 calories. For a lighter serving, choose a smaller slice, or balance its sweetness with fresh fruit.
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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
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.22g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.6:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.