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Milk-stretched ice cream Calories
Dense, chewy milk ice cream traditionally stretched or pounded for an elastic texture, often flavored with salep or mastic.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 cup (medium) of Milk-stretched ice cream (140 g) has 308 calories. That works out to 220 calories per 100 g. It contains 40.6 g of carbs, 6.3 g of protein, 14 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 147 mg of Phosphorus covers 21% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Milk-stretched ice cream Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 140 g
308
KCAL / 140G
Carbs
40.6g
· 15% DV
Protein
6.3g
· 13% DV
Fat
14g
· 18% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 52% · Protein 8% · Fat 40%
Milk-stretched ice cream nutrition facts table · 1 cup (medium) (140 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 308 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 5.74 g | 29% |
| Trans fat | 0.28 g | |
| Sodium | 91 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 40.6 g | 15% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Cup of Milk-stretched ice cream?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 140 g | 308 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 8 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 18 g | 40 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 28 g | 62 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 40 g | 88 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 70 g | 154 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 165 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 100 g | 220 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 140 g | 308 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 200 g | 440 kcal |
Calculated from 220 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Milk-stretched ice cream
What is milk-stretched ice cream?
Milk-stretched ice cream is a dense, chewy ice cream made by stretching or pounding a milk-based mixture as it freezes. It is associated with Turkish-style stretchy ice creams and may be flavored or thickened with salep or mastic.
Why is milk-stretched ice cream stretchy?
Milk-stretched ice cream gets its elastic texture from the combination of stretching or pounding during preparation and ingredients such as salep that thicken the mixture. The technique makes it chewier than many conventional scoopable ice creams.
Is milk-stretched ice cream the same as Maraş ice cream?
Milk-stretched ice cream can resemble Maraş ice cream, but the names are not automatically interchangeable. Maraş ice cream refers to a regional Turkish tradition, while milk-stretched ice cream describes a broader style based on its dense, elastic texture.
Does milk-stretched ice cream contain salep?
Milk-stretched ice cream may contain salep, but not every recipe does. Salep helps thicken the mixture and support its stretchy texture; some versions instead use mastic for flavor. Ingredients vary between recipes and sellers.
How is milk-stretched ice cream made?
Milk-stretched ice cream is made by freezing a milk-based mixture while repeatedly pounding or stretching it. Salep or mastic may be added, depending on the recipe. The repeated working of the mixture helps create its characteristic dense, elastic consistency.
Why is milk-stretched ice cream pounded?
Milk-stretched ice cream is pounded to develop its firm, chewy texture as it freezes. This repeated working helps create an elastic structure, rather than simply chilling the mixture into a soft, conventional ice cream.
How do you eat milk-stretched ice cream?
Milk-stretched ice cream is usually served very cold in scoops or slices and eaten with a spoon. Its dense texture can make it slower to soften than regular ice cream, so let it sit briefly if it is too firm to scoop.
Can you make milk-stretched ice cream at home?
Yes, you can make milk-stretched ice cream at home, though matching the traditional stretchy texture takes effort. Freeze a milk-based mixture while stirring or working it repeatedly; a recipe using salep can help produce a thicker, chewier result.
Does milk-stretched ice cream melt more slowly than regular ice cream?
Milk-stretched ice cream often feels firmer and may hold its shape differently from soft, airy ice cream because it has a dense, elastic texture. How quickly it melts still depends on its recipe, serving temperature, and the warmth of the room.
What flavors go well with milk-stretched ice cream?
Pistachio, fruit, and simple milk flavors pair well with milk-stretched ice cream without overpowering its chewy texture. If the ice cream already contains mastic or salep, a plain topping lets those distinctive aromas come through.
Milk-stretched ice cream Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.49µg · 20% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
B5
0.49mg · 10% DV
Vitamin A
77µg · 9% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
147mg · 21% DV
Calcium
182mg · 18% DV
Iodine
25µg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
224mg · 7% DV
Sodium
91mg · 4% DV
Milk-stretched ice cream Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Milk-stretched ice cream
To burn the 308 calories in 1 cup (medium) (140 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.
What is Milk-stretched ice cream?
Milk-stretched ice cream is a dense, chewy Turkish ice cream made by beating or stretching a milk-and-sugar base until it becomes elastic. Salep, a thickener made from orchid tubers, is often used, and some versions have a hint of mastic. It is closely associated with the stretchy style of ice cream popular in Kahramanmaraş.
In Turkey, it is commonly served in a cone or cup as a summer treat, sometimes alongside fruit or dessert. Its rich texture comes with a sweet, energy-dense profile: it provides 220 calories per 100 g. For a lighter serving, have a smaller scoop with fresh fruit rather than adding syrup or other toppings.
How Nutritious Is Milk-stretched ice cream?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Milk-stretched ice cream Processed?
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.
Does Milk-stretched ice cream Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Milk-stretched ice cream Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Milk-stretched ice cream Fat Profile
SATURATED
5.74g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.35g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1.6:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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