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Traditional caffeine-free beverage made from roasted terebinth
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Ottoman menengic coffee (180 g) has 104 calories. That works out to 58 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.2 g of carbs, 2.9 g of protein, 4.9 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 75.6 mg of Phosphorus covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 34 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 180 g
104
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
12.2g
· 4% DV
Protein
2.9g
· 6% DV
Fat
4.9g
· 6% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 47% · Protein 11% · Fat 42%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 104 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.9 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.61 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 43 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.2 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% |
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 cup (medium) | 180 g | 104 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (mini) | 5 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 15 g | 9 kcal |
| 1 serving (half) | 90 g | 52 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 70 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 139 kcal |
| 2 cup (double) | 360 g | 209 kcal |
Calculated from 58 calories per 100 g.
Ottoman menengic coffee is a traditional hot drink made from roasted and ground menengic fruit, not coffee beans. Menengic comes from the terebinth tree, also known as wild pistachio, and the drink is commonly prepared with water or milk.
No, Ottoman menengic coffee is naturally caffeine-free because it is made from terebinth fruit rather than coffee beans. A blended product may contain caffeine if regular coffee has been added, so check the ingredients when buying a mix.
To make Ottoman menengic coffee, stir the ground mixture into water in a small pot and warm it gently until it foams. Pour it into cups before it boils over. Follow the product’s directions if they give a different preparation ratio.
Ottoman menengic coffee has a roasted, nutty and distinctive earthy flavour, usually milder and less bitter than coffee made from beans. Preparing it with milk makes the drink creamier, while sugar adds sweetness without changing its basic character.
Ottoman menengic coffee is made from the fruit of the terebinth tree, which is also called wild pistachio. The fruit is roasted and ground for the drink; it is not made from the familiar pistachio nut or from coffee beans.
Ottoman menengic coffee is made from roasted terebinth fruit, while Turkish coffee is made from finely ground coffee beans. Menengic coffee is naturally caffeine-free and has a nutty flavour; both drinks can be prepared in a small pot and served in cups.
Yes, Ottoman menengic coffee can be prepared with milk instead of water. Milk gives it a creamier, fuller texture, while water makes a lighter drink. Some ready-made blends already contain dairy, so check the ingredients before adding milk.
Ottoman menengic coffee is associated with southeastern Turkey, where menengic fruit has long been used to prepare a local hot drink. It is especially linked with regional food traditions rather than with the coffee-growing regions of the world.
Store opened Ottoman menengic coffee in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place, away from heat and moisture. Keeping the powder dry helps preserve its aroma and prevents it from clumping; follow the package instructions if they specify otherwise.
Ottoman menengic coffee can be served unsweetened or with sugar, so there is no single required level of sweetness. Try it plain first to taste its roasted, nutty flavour, then add sugar if you prefer a sweeter cup.
Vitamins
B2
0.09mg · 7% DV
B12
0.14µg · 6% DV
B3
0.72mg · 5% DV
B5
0.22mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
76mg · 11% DV
Copper
0.09mg · 10% DV
Calcium
94mg · 9% DV
Manganese
0.14mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
212mg · 6% DV
Sodium
43mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Ottoman menengic coffee is a traditional Turkish drink made from the roasted and ground fruit of the terebinth tree, which grows in southeastern Anatolia and elsewhere around the Mediterranean. It contains no coffee beans and is naturally caffeine-free.
The drink has a rounded, nutty flavour with a faint resinous note, and a gentler feel than brewed coffee. In Turkey it is often simmered with milk and served in small cups after a meal or alongside tea; water is another common way to prepare it. Nutritionally, it provides modest amounts of fat and carbohydrate, with little protein. For a lighter cup, make it with water and skip added sugar.
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.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not 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
2.61g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.86g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.17g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.