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Rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, traditional Turkish ingredient
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Menengic powder (10 g) has 59 calories. That works out to 590 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.2 g of carbs, 1.7 g of protein, 4.8 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 10 g
59
KCAL / 10G
Carbs
2.2g
· 1% DV
Protein
1.7g
· 3% DV
Fat
4.8g
· 6% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 15% · Protein 12% · Fat 73%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 59 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.8 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.2 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% |
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 tablespoon (medium) | 10 g | 59 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 3 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 5 g | 30 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 15 g | 89 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 20 g | 118 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 50 g | 295 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 80 g | 472 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 590 kcal |
Calculated from 590 calories per 100 g.
Menengic powder is made by roasting and grinding the fruit of the terebinth tree, a relative of pistachio. It is best known as the base for menengic coffee, a traditional Turkish drink that is not made from coffee beans.
To make menengic coffee, stir the powder into water or milk in a small pot and heat gently, stirring until it is hot and foamy. Pour it into cups before it boils over; sweeten it during cooking if you like.
Pure menengic powder is naturally caffeine-free because it comes from terebinth fruit, not coffee beans. A packaged blend may contain coffee or other caffeinated ingredients, so check its ingredient list if you are avoiding caffeine.
Menengic powder has a roasted, nutty, slightly resinous flavor. Its drink is usually less bitter than coffee made from coffee beans, and preparing it with milk gives it a milder, creamier taste.
Menengic coffee is made from ground terebinth fruit, while Turkish coffee is made from finely ground coffee beans. Their flavors differ, and pure menengic coffee has no caffeine; Turkish coffee contains caffeine.
Yes, you can add menengic powder to baked goods, desserts, or sauces for its roasted, nutty flavor. Start with a small amount so it does not overpower other ingredients, and stir it thoroughly into liquids to prevent clumps.
Keep menengic powder in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Moisture and heat can dull its flavor; after opening, follow the package’s storage guidance and use it within its stated shelf life.
No, menengic powder is made from terebinth fruit, whereas pistachio powder is made from pistachio kernels. The two are related botanically but have distinct flavors and are not interchangeable in every recipe.
Menengic powder provides unsaturated fats and antioxidant compounds, but it is not a treatment or cure for any condition. The nutritional value of a prepared menengic drink also changes with additions such as sugar or milk.
Menengic powder cannot be assumed safe for everyone with a pistachio allergy: terebinth and pistachio are related plants, and cross-reactions may occur. If you have a pistachio allergy, ask your allergist before trying it.
Vitamins
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
B6
0.04mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.7µg · 2% DV
Vitamin E
0.35mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Manganese
0.13mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
32mg · 5% DV
Magnesium
16mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
65mg · 2% DV
Sodium
0.8mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 59 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (10 g):
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Menengic powder is made by roasting and grinding the fruit of the terebinth tree, a wild relative of pistachio native to parts of Turkey and the eastern Mediterranean. It is best known as the base for menengic coffee, a traditional Turkish drink made without coffee beans.
Its flavour is gently roasted, earthy and slightly resinous. The powder is simmered in water or milk, often until frothy, and served warm; in Turkey it is enjoyed at home or offered to guests. Menengic powder is energy-dense and contains substantial fat and fibre: per 100 g, it provides 48 g of fat and 10 g of fibre. A small spoonful is enough for a cup, and using water and little or no added sugar keeps the drink lighter.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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.
NOVA 2
Minimally 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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 70:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (70:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.