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Traditional honey and vinegar-based paste, energy and digestive support
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Sirkengebin paste (20 g) has 56 calories. That works out to 280 calories per 100 g. It contains 14 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 20 g
56
KCAL / 20G
Carbs
14g
· 5% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 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 99% · Protein 1% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 56 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 20 g | 56 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 7 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 25 g | 70 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 84 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 40 g | 112 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 280 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 100 g | 280 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 200 g | 560 kcal |
Calculated from 280 calories per 100 g.
Sirkengebin paste is a traditional Turkish honey-and-vinegar mixture. Recipes vary, and the paste is not as standardized as a single branded product, so its texture, sweetness, and additional ingredients can differ.
Sirkengebin paste tastes sweet and tangy, with honey balancing vinegar’s sharpness. The particular honey and vinegar used can make one version noticeably sweeter, more acidic, or more aromatic than another.
Sirkengebin paste can be eaten by the spoonful or stirred into water to make a drink. Because it is concentrated and sweet-sour, start with a small amount if you have not tried it before.
Sirkengebin paste is a thick mixture eaten with a spoon, while Sirkengebin sherbet is a diluted drink. Both may use honey and vinegar, but their consistency and recipes are not necessarily the same.
Sirkengebin paste is made by combining honey and vinegar, sometimes with additional ingredients. There is no single universal recipe, so proportions vary; use food-grade vinegar and a clean container when making it at home.
Sirkengebin paste belongs to a Turkish tradition of combining honey and vinegar, often associated with historical Ottoman food culture. Recipes and the way the mixture is served can vary between households and producers.
Sirkengebin paste has no established evidence as a treatment for digestive problems. Its vinegar can aggravate heartburn or stomach sensitivity in some people, so it is not a reliable remedy for those symptoms.
Keep Sirkengebin paste tightly closed in a clean container and follow the storage directions on its label. For homemade paste, avoid leaving it at room temperature for long periods and discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Sirkengebin paste contains honey and may raise blood glucose, so it may not fit every diabetes meal plan. Ask your doctor or dietitian how to account for it in your individual plan.
Sirkengebin paste is not a direct substitute for plain honey or vinegar because it combines their sweet and acidic flavors and has a thicker texture. It works best where that distinctive sweet-sour taste is wanted.
Vitamins
Biotin
0.1µg · 0% DV
Vitamin C
0.2mg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Iron
0.04mg · 0% DV
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
6mg · 0% DV
Manganese
0mg · 0% DV
Sodium
1.6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 56 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (20 g):
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Sirkengebin paste is a traditional Turkish preparation made with honey and vinegar. It has a thick, sticky consistency and a distinctive sweet-and-tangy flavour; recipes can vary from one household to another, and it may be loosened with water for serving.
In Turkey, it is typically enjoyed in a small spoonful or stirred into water as a drink. It is mostly carbohydrate, with very little protein or fat, so think of it as a sweet source of energy rather than a substantial snack. Diluting a little in water softens its sharpness and makes the sweetness less intense.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not 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.