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Turkish dessert, tahini sauce, syrupy, high calorie
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Kemalpasa with Tahini (40 g) has 140 calories. That works out to 350 calories per 100 g. It contains 22 g of carbs, 2.6 g of protein, 4 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 40 g
140
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
22g
· 8% DV
Protein
2.6g
· 5% DV
Fat
4g
· 5% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 65% · Protein 8% · Fat 27%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 140 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.6 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) | 40 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 105 kcal |
| 1 slice (medium) | 40 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 55 g | 193 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 80 g | 280 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 350 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 350 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 120 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 525 kcal |
Calculated from 350 calories per 100 g.
Kemalpasa with Tahini is a Turkish dessert made by serving syrup-soaked Kemalpasa sweets with tahini poured over them. The soft, sweet pieces and the nutty sesame paste make its defining combination; it is commonly served as a dessert rather than eaten as a plain pastry.
Make Kemalpasa with Tahini by preparing the Kemalpasa sweets in syrup, then adding tahini when serving. Follow the package directions if using ready-made sweets, since cooking instructions vary; pouring on the tahini at the end keeps its flavor distinct from the syrup.
Kemalpasa with Tahini is a variation of Kemalpasa dessert, which comes from Mustafakemalpasa in Bursa, Turkey. Tahini is a serving addition to the syrup-soaked local sweet, rather than what gives the original dessert its name.
Kemalpasa with Tahini consists of syrup-soaked Kemalpasa sweets topped with tahini. The sweets are commonly made with cheese or curd, flour or semolina, and egg, though recipes and packaged versions can differ.
Add tahini to Kemalpasa with Tahini just before serving. Spoon the syrup-soaked sweets onto a plate first, then drizzle the tahini over them; this keeps the sesame flavor prominent instead of blending it into the syrup during cooking.
Kemalpasa with Tahini can be served warm or chilled. The syrup-soaked sweets are often served after cooling, but serving them warm is also an option; add the tahini once they are plated, whatever temperature you choose.
Kemalpasa with Tahini has tahini drizzled over the syrup-soaked sweets, while regular Kemalpasa dessert is commonly served with syrup alone. The tahini adds a toasted sesame flavor and a richer topping without changing the dessert’s basic syrup-soaked base.
Store leftover Kemalpasa with Tahini in a covered container in the refrigerator. The sweets will continue to soften as they sit in syrup, so they are best eaten within a few days; storing tahini separately helps preserve its texture and flavor.
You can freeze Kemalpasa with Tahini, but freezing and thawing may alter the texture of the syrup-soaked sweets. Freeze portions without the tahini in an airtight container, thaw them in the refrigerator, and add fresh tahini before serving.
Kemalpasa with Tahini is usually served on its own as a rich, syrupy dessert, often alongside Turkish tea or coffee. Since it is already sweet and topped with tahini, fresh fruit can be a lighter accompaniment than another syrup-based sweet.
Vitamins
Biotin
1µg · 3% DV
Vitamin E
0.48mg · 3% DV
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Manganese
0.12mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
36mg · 5% DV
Magnesium
14mg · 3% DV
Sodium
48mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
60mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Kemalpasa with Tahini is a tahini-topped take on Kemalpasa dessert, associated with the Mustafakemalpaşa district of Bursa, Türkiye. The small baked pastries are traditionally simmered in syrup until soft, then finished with tahini. Its toasted, gently bitter flavour offsets the syrup’s sweetness.
In Türkiye, it is usually served as a dessert after a meal, sometimes with kaymak. The syrup-soaked centre is tender and moist, while the tahini makes the topping richer and creamier. It is energy-dense, with most of its carbohydrate coming from the syrup and pastry. For a lighter serving, skip the kaymak and enjoy a smaller piece with unsweetened tea.
Low
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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
0.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.4g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 44:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (44:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.