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Instant salep powder, mixed with milk, sweetened and starchy.
In season: Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Nestle Salep Powder (15 g) has 57 calories. That works out to 380 calories per 100 g. It contains 13.8 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 15 g
57
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
13.8g
· 5% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% 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 97% · Protein 1% · Fat 2%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 57 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13.8 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% |
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) | 15 g | 57 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 19 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 18 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 18 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 20 g | 76 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 30 g | 114 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 380 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 200 g | 760 kcal |
Calculated from 380 calories per 100 g.
Nestle Salep Powder is prepared by cooking it with milk. Mix the powder into cold milk until smooth, then heat while stirring until the drink thickens. Follow the package directions for the amount of powder and milk.
Nestle Salep Powder is a sweetened, starchy instant mix intended to be prepared with milk. Traditional salep is made from orchid tubers, but the amount of salep and the other ingredients in this product depend on its formulation; check its ingredient list.
Nestle Salep Powder is an instant mix for making a salep-style drink, not the same thing as pure orchid-tuber salep flour. Starch and sweeteners help give the prepared drink its texture and flavor.
Yes, you can make Nestle Salep Powder with water, but the drink will be less creamy and rich than when made with milk. For the intended texture, prepare it with milk and use the proportions on the package.
Nestle Salep Powder can go lumpy if it is added straight to hot milk or is not stirred thoroughly. Mix it with cold milk first, then heat the mixture gradually while stirring until it is smooth and thick.
Store Nestle Salep Powder in a cool, dry place with the package tightly sealed. Moisture can make the powder clump and affect its quality. Follow the package’s storage instructions and use it by the stated date.
Nestle Salep Powder is not normally a caffeinated drink like coffee or tea. It is a sweet, milk-based hot drink; check the ingredient list if you need to avoid a particular ingredient in a specific formulation.
Nestle Salep Powder is a quick-preparation mix, while traditional Turkish salep is made using salep flour from orchid tubers and is usually simmered with milk. The instant product’s starch and sweeteners contribute to its thickness and sweetness.
Yes, Nestle Salep Powder can be served cold, though it is traditionally enjoyed hot. To reduce lumps, first stir the powder into a small amount of milk until smooth, then add the rest; the finished texture may be thinner.
Nestle Salep Powder is a sweet, carbohydrate-rich mix and can raise blood glucose. If you have diabetes, ask your doctor or dietitian how a serving fits your individual blood-glucose management plan.
Vitamins
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0.02mg · 0% DV
B5
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Calcium
1.5mg · 0% DV
Zinc
0.02mg · 0% DV
Sodium
3mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
1.5mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 57 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (15 g):
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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.
Nestle Salep Powder is an instant mix for making salep, a traditional Turkish hot drink associated with winter. Traditional salep gets its distinctive thickness from orchid tubers; this packaged mix also uses starchy ingredients and sweetness to give the drink body and flavour. It is prepared with milk rather than served as a dry powder.
Cooked with milk, it turns smooth, thick and gently sweet, often finished with cinnamon and enjoyed at home or in cafés on cold days. The powder is mostly carbohydrate, with 92 g per 100 g. For a less sweet cup, measure the mix carefully and skip any extra sugar; a dusting of cinnamon adds warmth without making it sweeter.
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.
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.
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.
No known major 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
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.