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Milk-based, light, semolina dessert
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Semolina Dessert with Milk (80 g) has 116 calories. That works out to 145 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.4 g of carbs, 2.8 g of protein, 2.6 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B2 covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Semolina Dessert with Milk is a Turkish home-style sweet made by cooking semolina in milk until thick, then letting it set. It is often cut into neat pieces and finished with cinnamon or chopped pistachios.
Served chilled, it has a softly set texture with a fine, slightly grainy feel and a gentle milky sweetness. In Turkey it is enjoyed after a meal, offered to guests, or served with tea; it also makes an easy dessert to prepare ahead. It is mainly a source of carbohydrates, with some protein from the milk. For a lighter serving, keep the piece modest and use a restrained topping.
Selected: 100 g
145
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
25.5g
· 9% DV
Protein
3.5g
· 7% DV
Fat
3.2g
· 4% DV
Fiber
0.3g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 70% · Protein 10% · Fat 20%
Vitamins
B2
0.13mg · 10% DV
B12
0.25µg · 10% DV
B5
0.35mg · 7% DV
Biotin
2µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Calcium
90mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
65mg · 9% DV
Selenium
2.5µg · 5% DV
Iodine
6µg · 4% DV
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.
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 145 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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
1.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Semolina dessert with milk is made by simmering semolina, milk and sugar until the mixture thickens. Stir continuously to prevent sticking, then pour it into a dish and chill until set. Serve it sliced or spooned into bowls, with cinnamon or nuts if you like.
Semolina dessert with milk is a simple pudding made by cooking semolina in sweetened milk until thick. It is often chilled until sliceable, then served with toppings such as cinnamon or pistachios. It is different from rice pudding, which is thickened with rice.
Semolina dessert with milk may stay runny if it has not cooked long enough for the semolina to absorb the milk. Keep it over gentle heat and stir until thickened. It will firm further as it cools, so judge the final texture after chilling.
Semolina dessert with milk turns lumpy when semolina is added too quickly or is not stirred evenly. Whisk it into the milk gradually before heating, then keep stirring as it cooks. If small lumps form, whisk the mixture while it is still hot.
Yes, semolina dessert with milk can be made with unsweetened plant milk, although the flavor and firmness may differ from a dairy version. Oat or soy milk usually gives a fuller texture than thinner alternatives. Stir continuously and let it chill before deciding whether it has set.
Yes, semolina dessert with milk can be served warm in bowls. For neat slices, let it cool and chill until firm first. Warm pudding is softer and more spoonable, so it is less suited to serving as cut pieces.
Semolina dessert with milk is a milk-based pudding, while semolina halva is typically made by toasting semolina in fat and sweetening it with syrup or milk. The pudding is creamy and often chilled to set; halva has a toasted flavor and looser, grainier texture.
Cinnamon and chopped pistachios are classic toppings for semolina dessert with milk. Toasted nuts, shredded coconut or fresh fruit also work well. Add crunchy toppings just before serving so they do not soften while the dessert chills.
Semolina dessert with milk keeps for about three days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Because it contains milk, refrigerate leftovers promptly rather than leaving them out. Use a clean spoon or knife when serving to keep the remaining portions fresh.
Yes, you can freeze semolina dessert with milk, but thawing may make its texture watery or slightly grainy. Freeze individual portions in an airtight container and thaw them in the refrigerator. Stir spoonable portions gently after thawing; sliced portions may not keep their shape.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.