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Sweet, lemony syrup for desserts
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Revani Syrup (40 g) has 84 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 21.6 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 40 g
84
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
21.6g
· 8% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 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 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 84 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.6 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 40 g | 84 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 7 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 42 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 105 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (large) | 60 g | 126 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 200 g | 420 kcal |
Calculated from 210 calories per 100 g.
Revani Syrup is made by simmering sugar and water, then adding lemon juice near the end. Stir until the sugar dissolves, bring the mixture to a gentle boil, and avoid reducing it too much so it can soak into the semolina cake.
For the classic method, pour cooled Revani Syrup over a hot cake. The temperature contrast helps the syrup soak in; pour it gradually across the surface rather than tipping it all into one spot.
Revani Syrup is commonly made with equal measures of sugar and water. You can reduce the sugar slightly for a less-sweet cake, but a large reduction changes the syrup’s consistency as well as the dessert’s sweetness.
Lemon gives Revani Syrup a bright, tangy note that balances its sweetness and can help limit sugar crystallization. Add the juice near the end of cooking rather than leaving it to boil for a long time.
Pour Revani Syrup over the cake after baking, while the cake is still hot, using cooled syrup for the classic approach. Let the cake rest briefly, cut it into portions, then distribute the syrup evenly so it reaches the middle.
Revani Syrup usually needs only a short simmer once the sugar has dissolved and the mixture reaches a boil. Overcooking evaporates water and makes the syrup too thick to soak readily into the semolina cake.
Revani Syrup may not soak in if it is too thick, the cake is cold, or the cake has not had time to absorb it. Cut the cake before pouring and give it several hours to take up the syrup.
Yes, you can make Revani Syrup ahead and refrigerate it in a covered container once it has cooled. Bring it to the temperature your recipe calls for before pouring; it does not need to be boiled again just to use it.
Revani Syrup can crystallize if undissolved sugar remains on the pan’s sides or too little lemon is used. Stir while the sugar dissolves, wipe down the pan sides before boiling, and add lemon juice toward the end.
Yes, leftover Revani Syrup works well on other syrup-soaked cakes or semolina desserts. Its lemon flavor is most suitable for desserts that pair well with citrus; taste it first because it may make a milder dessert too sweet.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
0.4mg · 0% DV
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Iron
0.04mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0.4mg · 0% DV
Calcium
0.8mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0.8mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Revani Syrup is the sweet, usually lemon-scented liquid poured over revani, a Turkish semolina cake. It is commonly made by simmering sugar and water with lemon, then added to the baked cake so it can soak in. Recipes vary in whether the syrup or cake is warm when they meet, which affects how much is absorbed.
The syrup gives revani its moist, tender crumb and a bright edge to its sweetness. In Turkey, the cake is served for tea, at family gatherings and on festive tables; elsewhere, it makes a good accompaniment to coffee or unsweetened tea. Nutritionally, the syrup is almost entirely carbohydrate from sugar, with no protein, fat or fibre. Use a lighter pour if you prefer a less-sweet dessert.
Low
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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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.