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Syrup-soaked, oyster-shaped pastry dessert, traditional Turkish cuisine
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Sherbet-soaked oyster dessert (60 g) has 204 calories. That works out to 340 calories per 100 g. It contains 37.2 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 5.1 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 2.7 µg of Selenium covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 60 g
204
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
37.2g
· 14% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% DV
Fat
5.1g
· 7% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 73% · Protein 5% · Fat 22%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 204 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.1 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.62 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 66 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 37.2 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% |
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 piece (medium) | 60 g | 204 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 30 g | 102 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 136 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 306 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 340 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 120 g | 408 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 408 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 180 g | 612 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 180 g | 612 kcal |
Calculated from 340 calories per 100 g.
Sherbet-soaked oyster dessert is a Turkish pastry shaped to resemble an oyster shell, baked and then soaked in sweet sugar syrup. Despite its name, it contains no oysters or other seafood.
Sherbet-soaked oyster dessert is named for its shell-like ridges and curved shape, not for an oyster ingredient. The grooves can be made with a fork or a shaping tool, depending on the recipe.
Sherbet-soaked oyster dessert is typically made from a dough containing flour, egg, and fat, then soaked in sugar syrup after baking. Recipes vary, and some add semolina or walnuts for a different texture or flavor.
To make sherbet-soaked oyster dessert, shape the dough into shell-like pieces, bake them, and pour sugar syrup over the pastries. Many recipes use hot pastries and cooled syrup, but follow the order specified in your recipe.
You can shape sherbet-soaked oyster dessert without a special mold by pressing a fork or the edge of a grater gently into the dough to create ridges. Curve the piece slightly so it resembles an oyster shell.
For sherbet-soaked oyster dessert, recipes commonly pair hot pastries with cooled syrup. The temperature contrast helps the pastry take up the syrup; use the temperature directions from your chosen recipe if they differ.
Sherbet-soaked oyster dessert may not absorb syrup well if the pastry is too dense, overbaked, or at the wrong temperature when the syrup is added. Pouring the syrup gradually over the ridged surface can help it soak in.
Sherbet-soaked oyster dessert is shaped with oyster-shell-like ridges, while kalburabastı is traditionally pressed against a sieve or grater to mark its surface. Both are Turkish syrup-soaked pastries, but their shapes and recipes differ.
Store sherbet-soaked oyster dessert covered in a cool, dry place. Refrigeration can make the pastry firm; if you refrigerate it because the room is warm, keep it covered and let it come to room temperature before serving.
Yes, you can make sherbet-soaked oyster dessert ahead of serving. Prepare and bake the pastries, then add the syrup as directed by your recipe; allowing the finished dessert time to soak helps the flavor and texture settle.
Vitamins
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.72µg · 2% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
B3
0.36mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Selenium
2.7µg · 5% DV
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Iron
0.66mg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.08mg · 3% DV
Sodium
66mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
39mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Sherbet-soaked oyster dessert is a traditional Turkish pastry sweet, shaped to resemble an oyster shell and soaked in syrup after baking. The outside takes on a golden colour while the pastry absorbs the syrup and softens. In Turkey, it is usually served after a meal or brought out for guests, and it also goes well with tea. Its shell-like shape makes it easy to serve as an individual piece.
The syrup gives it a distinctly sweet taste and makes it relatively high in carbohydrates and energy, with little fibre. A smaller piece alongside unsweetened tea is a good choice if you want to enjoy it without making the dessert course too heavy.
Low
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Low
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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
1.62g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.68g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.66g
Omega 6:3 ratio 54:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (54:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.