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Traditional hot drink made with milk, salep powder, and pistachios. Contains protein, calcium, and vitamin E.
In season: Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Salep with Pistachio (200 g) has 240 calories. That works out to 120 calories per 100 g. It contains 33 g of carbs, 8.4 g of protein, 8.6 g of fat and 2.4 g of fiber. Its 0.8 µg of B12 covers 33% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
240
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
33g
· 12% DV
Protein
8.4g
· 17% DV
Fat
8.6g
· 11% DV
Fiber
2.4g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 14% · Fat 32%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 240 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.6 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 4.4 g | 22% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 110 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 33 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% |
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) | 200 g | 240 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 100 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 150 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 200 g | 240 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 300 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 360 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 300 g | 360 kcal |
Calculated from 120 calories per 100 g.
Salep with Pistachio is a Turkish hot milk drink thickened with salep powder and flavored or topped with pistachios. It is commonly served warm, especially in colder weather.
Whisk salep powder into a little cold milk until smooth, then stir it into the rest of the milk and heat gently until thick. Add pistachios and sweeten to taste; keep stirring to prevent sticking.
Salep powder gives Salep with Pistachio its characteristic thick, smooth texture. It contains natural starches that thicken the milk as the drink is heated and stirred.
No, Salep with Pistachio does not naturally contain caffeine. Its usual ingredients are milk, salep powder, and pistachios; a version with added coffee or chocolate would be different.
Salep with Pistachio tastes creamy and gently sweet, with a distinctive nutty flavor from the pistachios. The drink itself is mild, so the pistachio topping or mix-in can stand out.
Authentic Salep with Pistachio depends on real salep powder, which comes from the tubers of certain orchid species. Wild harvesting can threaten orchid populations, and rules on collection and trade limit its availability.
Yes, a ready-made mix can be used to make Salep with Pistachio. Its ingredients and thickening power may differ from traditional salep powder, so the flavor and texture vary by product.
It can be sweetened, but sugar is not essential to Salep with Pistachio. Homemade recipes let you control the sweetness, while ready-made mixes may already contain sugar.
Yes, you can prepare Salep with Pistachio using a plant-based milk, though the flavor and creaminess will change. Heat it gently and stir well, since some alternatives behave differently from dairy milk.
Salep with Pistachio does not treat a sore throat or its cause. A warm drink may temporarily feel soothing, but it is not a remedy for an infection.
Vitamins
B12
0.8µg · 33% DV
B2
0.36mg · 28% DV
B5
1.2mg · 24% DV
Vitamin E
3.2mg · 21% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.26mg · 29% DV
Phosphorus
180mg · 26% DV
Calcium
240mg · 24% DV
Manganese
0.3mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
360mg · 11% DV
Sodium
110mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Salep with Pistachio is a Turkish-style hot drink made by thickening milk with salep powder, traditionally obtained from orchid tubers, then adding pistachios. Sugar is often used too, though recipes vary. It is especially associated with cold weather and the warming drinks sold in Turkey during winter.
Expect a smooth, creamy, slightly stretchy texture, with the pistachios bringing a toasted, nutty note. In Turkey it is commonly served hot, sometimes dusted with cinnamon, and enjoyed at home or from street vendors; it also suits a quiet tea-time break. Milk contributes protein and calcium, while pistachios add vitamin E, but the drink also provides carbohydrates. For a less sweet cup, reduce the added sugar and let the pistachio flavour stand out.
Medium
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
4.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.82g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.