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Hazelnut paste-filled pestil, source of energy and healthy fats
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Muska pestil with hazelnut paste filling (35 g) has 147 calories. That works out to 420 calories per 100 g. It contains 20 g of carbs, 2.6 g of protein, 6.3 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 0.6 mg of Manganese covers 27% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
147
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
20g
· 7% DV
Protein
2.6g
· 5% DV
Fat
6.3g
· 8% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 7% · Fat 39%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 147 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.3 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 6.3 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 20 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Protein | 2.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 35 g | 147 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 105 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 30 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 45 g | 189 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 210 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 70 g | 294 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 420 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 105 g | 441 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 150 g | 630 kcal |
Calculated from 420 calories per 100 g.
Muska pestil with hazelnut paste filling is a Turkish sweet made by folding thin, dried fruit pestil around a hazelnut-based filling into a triangular parcel. The fruit used for the pestil and the filling recipe can vary between makers.
Muska pestil with hazelnut paste filling is made by spreading fruit pulp into a thin layer, drying it, adding hazelnut paste, and folding the sheet into a small parcel. Some home cooks start with ready-made pestil instead of drying fruit pulp themselves.
No. Fruit leather is usually a plain sheet of dried fruit purée, while muska pestil with hazelnut paste filling is folded around a nut filling. The Turkish word “pestil” refers to the dried fruit layer, not the filled parcel as a whole.
Muska pestil with hazelnut paste filling belongs to Turkey’s broader pestil-making tradition. Pestil and related sweets are particularly associated with Gümüşhane, although filled, triangular versions and their recipes are also made elsewhere.
Store muska pestil with hazelnut paste filling in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place. Keep it away from humidity and heat, which can make the pestil sticky or alter its texture; follow any storage directions on its package.
Usually, muska pestil with hazelnut paste filling does not need refrigeration if it is kept sealed in a cool, dry pantry. Refrigeration may be useful in a hot climate, but it can make the pestil firmer, so let it warm before serving.
Yes, you can make muska pestil with hazelnut paste filling at home. Use a thin sheet of dried fruit pulp, spread hazelnut paste over it, and fold it into triangles; using prepared pestil makes the process much quicker.
Muska pestil with hazelnut paste filling combines the fruity sweetness of the pestil with the rich, nutty taste of hazelnuts. Its outer layer is typically chewy, while the filling may feel smooth or dense depending on how the paste is made.
Muska pestil with hazelnut paste filling provides energy from its dried fruit and hazelnut filling, but it is still a sweet rather than a substitute for fresh fruit or a meal. Recipes differ, especially in how much sweetener is added.
People with diabetes may be able to include muska pestil with hazelnut paste filling, but its fruit sugars and any added sweetener can affect blood glucose. Portion size matters; ask your healthcare professional how it fits your individual meal plan.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
1.09mg · 7% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
B5
0.21mg · 4% DV
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.63mg · 27% DV
Copper
0.24mg · 27% DV
Magnesium
26mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
39mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
119mg · 4% DV
Sodium
6.3mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Muska pestil with hazelnut paste filling is a traditional Turkish sweet: fruit pulp is dried into thin sheets, spread with hazelnut paste, then folded into small triangles. Pestil is especially associated with parts of the Black Sea and eastern Anatolia, and is commonly made from fruit such as mulberries or grapes. Its outer layer is fruity, sweet and chewy, while the filling is smooth and distinctly nutty. It is often enjoyed as a small snack with tea or coffee, or served among regional sweets. The fruit sugars and hazelnut filling make it an energy-dense treat, with some fibre and protein; 100 g provides 420 calories. A medium piece pairs well with unsweetened tea if you want a modest sweet bite.
Medium
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 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
0.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.62g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.77g
Omega 6:3 ratio 37:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (37:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.