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Traditional Turkish dessert, rich in pistachios, sweet and rolled thin
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Selected: 100 g
420
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
55g
· 53%
Protein
8.5g
· 8%
Fat
18g
· 39%
Fiber
4.5g
Vitamins
B1
0.22mg · 18% DV
B6
0.25mg · 15% DV
Vitamin E
2.2mg · 15% DV
B5
0.6mg · 12% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1mg · 43% DV
Phosphorus
120mg · 17% DV
Iron
2mg · 11% DV
Magnesium
45mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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
2.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
9.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 54.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (54.3:1).
It is usually best served at room temperature or slightly cool, when the pistachio flavour is clear and the syrup does not feel overly heavy. Keeping it in a very warm place can soften the pastry.
Unsweetened Turkish coffee or plain black tea can balance the sweetness of the syrup. Skipping added sugar in the drink helps keep the overall dessert experience less sweet.
For short-term storage, keep it in a covered container in a cool, dry place. Refrigeration can firm up the pastry, so let it stand briefly at room temperature before serving if chilled.
It can be frozen, but thawing may reduce the crispness of the pastry and change the syrup texture. It is generally at its best when eaten fresh or stored only briefly.
Humidity, excess syrup, and covering the pastry while it is still warm can make the layers lose their crisp texture. Let it cool completely before storing it in a dry, well-sealed container.
Pistachio sarma is made by rolling or wrapping thin pastry around its filling, while baklava is more commonly assembled in layers and cut into pieces. Both may contain syrup and nuts, but their texture and syrup distribution differ.
Because it is a rich, syrupy dessert, eating it immediately before exercise may feel heavy on the stomach. If included after training, it is better treated as a small dessert after a balanced meal rather than as a recovery meal on its own.
Eating it at night is not automatically harmful, but its rich, sweet nature may trigger reflux or indigestion in some people. Avoiding a large serving close to bedtime may be more comfortable.
As a syrup-based dessert, it can raise blood glucose, so people with diabetes should follow their clinician or dietitian’s guidance on portions and meal planning. Having it after a balanced meal rather than by itself may be easier to manage for some people.
No. Pistachios are tree nuts and can cause serious allergic reactions in sensitive individuals; cross-contact with other nuts may also occur during production.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.