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Milk-based ready-to-drink beverage, often cinnamon flavored
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 bottle (medium) of Ready-to-drink salep (250 g) has 195 calories. That works out to 78 calories per 100 g. It contains 31 g of carbs, 5.3 g of protein, 6 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 0.8 µg of B12 covers 33% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 bottle (medium) · 250 g
195
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
31g
· 11% DV
Protein
5.3g
· 11% DV
Fat
6g
· 8% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 62% · Protein 11% · Fat 27%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 195 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.75 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.2 g | |
| Sodium | 115 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 31 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% |
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 bottle (medium) | 250 g | 195 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 117 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 200 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 187 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 195 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 234 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 330 g | 257 kcal |
Calculated from 78 calories per 100 g.
Ready-to-drink salep is commonly made with milk, sweetener and ingredients that thicken the drink. Traditional salep gets its distinctive texture from powder made from orchid tubers, but packaged recipes vary, so check the ingredient list to see what a particular bottle contains.
Some ready-to-drink salep contains salep powder made from orchid tubers, while other products rely on thickeners such as starch. The name alone does not confirm the ingredient; look for salep or salep powder in the ingredients list.
Ready-to-drink salep is traditionally served warm, but it can also be consumed cold if the product has been kept properly refrigerated. If you prefer it warm, pour it into a suitable container and heat it gently rather than heating a sealed bottle.
Yes, you can heat ready-to-drink salep in a microwave-safe cup, not in a sealed bottle. Warm it in short intervals and stir between them so it heats evenly; avoid letting the milk-based drink boil over.
Ready-to-drink salep is generally caffeine-free because its usual ingredients are milk, salep or thickeners, and sweetener rather than tea or coffee. Check the ingredients if the product includes additional flavorings or a coffee-based variation.
Keep opened ready-to-drink salep refrigerated and follow the storage instructions on its package for how soon to finish it. Since it is milk-based, do not leave it at room temperature for an extended period, and discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Ready-to-drink salep may be sweetened, but the amount varies by brand; milk also contributes naturally occurring lactose. Check the ingredient list for added sugar and compare the nutrition information if you want a less sweet option.
Freezing ready-to-drink salep is not ideal because the milk can separate and the drink may turn grainy after thawing. For the smoothest texture, keep it refrigerated as directed and drink it before the package’s stated storage period ends.
Ready-to-drink salep tastes creamy, mildly sweet and gently spiced, often with cinnamon. Its thickness and sweetness vary by recipe, and versions made with different thickeners may feel less silky than traditionally prepared salep.
No, ready-to-drink salep is a packaged convenience drink, while traditional Turkish salep is typically prepared by heating milk with salep powder and sweetener. Packaged versions may use other thickeners and can vary in how much, if any, real salep they contain.
Vitamins
B12
0.8µg · 33% DV
B2
0.3mg · 23% DV
B5
0.7mg · 14% DV
Biotin
3µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
160mg · 23% DV
Calcium
205mg · 21% DV
Iodine
20µg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
295mg · 9% DV
Sodium
115mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 195 calories in 1 bottle (medium) (250 g):
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Ready-to-drink salep is a packaged, milk-based take on the traditional drink associated with Turkey and neighbouring parts of the region. Traditional salep is made with milk, sugar and powder from orchid tubers; packaged versions may use other ingredients to create their characteristic thickness. Cinnamon is a familiar finishing touch.
In Turkey, salep is especially popular as a warming winter drink, served hot in a cup at home or from street vendors. Its gently sweet flavour and creamy, thick texture make it satisfying on its own. It provides some protein from the milk, while much of its carbohydrate comes from sweeteners. Warm it gently if you prefer it hot, and choose a smaller serving alongside a snack for a lighter treat.
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 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
3.75g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.75g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.