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A salty, stringy traditional Turkish cheese made from cow's milk.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Tahsildaroğlu Çeçil Cheese (30 g) has 105 calories. That works out to 350 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.6 g of carbs, 7.5 g of protein, 8.1 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.5 µg of B12 covers 23% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 30 g
105
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
0.6g
· 0% DV
Protein
7.5g
· 15% DV
Fat
8.1g
· 10% 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 2% · Protein 28% · Fat 70%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 105 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.1 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 5.16 g | 26% |
| Trans fat | 0.24 g | |
| Sodium | 360 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.6 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% |
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) | 30 g | 105 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 70 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28.4 g | 99 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (shredded) | 30 g | 105 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 175 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 210 kcal |
| ½ cup (shredded) | 60 g | 210 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 350 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 200 g | 700 kcal |
Calculated from 350 calories per 100 g.
Tahsildaroğlu Çeçil Cheese is a traditional Turkish cow’s-milk cheese with a distinctive stringy texture. Its strands pull apart easily, so it can be eaten as-is or used in breakfast dishes, sandwiches, and pastries.
Tahsildaroğlu Çeçil Cheese is made by working and stretching cheese curds until they form thin strands. This traditional process gives it its characteristic fibrous texture; the product is made from cow’s milk.
You can pull Tahsildaroğlu Çeçil Cheese into strands and eat it plain, or add it to sandwiches, salads, and cooked dishes. In a Turkish-style breakfast, serve it with bread, tomatoes, olives, and tea.
Tahsildaroğlu Çeçil Cheese tastes milky and distinctly salty, sometimes with a mild tang. Its flavor is more pronounced than that of a mild slicing cheese, so pair it with bread or fresh vegetables rather than adding extra salt.
Tahsildaroğlu Çeçil Cheese softens and can stretch when heated, but it may not melt into a smooth, even layer. It works well in toasties, pastries, and flatbreads; use a light hand with added salt.
Keep Tahsildaroğlu Çeçil Cheese refrigerated and tightly wrapped or in an airtight container after opening. This helps prevent it from drying out and absorbing other food odors; follow the package’s storage and use-by instructions.
Yes, Tahsildaroğlu Çeçil Cheese can be frozen, although thawing may change its stringy texture. Divide it into portions, seal them well, and thaw in the refrigerator; the thawed cheese is best used in cooked dishes.
Tahsildaroğlu Çeçil Cheese can replace mozzarella in some cooked dishes, but the result will be saltier and more fibrous. It is a better fit for toasties or savory pastries than recipes that rely on mozzarella’s mild flavor and smooth melt.
Tahsildaroğlu Çeçil Cheese works in toasties, savory pastries, flatbreads, and scrambled eggs. Pull the strands into shorter pieces so they spread through the filling, and taste the mixture before adding salt.
No, Tahsildaroğlu Çeçil Cheese is a traditional Turkish cheese, while “string cheese” often refers to individually portioned snack cheeses sold in other countries. Both can be pulled into strands, but their recipes, saltiness, and textures may differ.
Vitamins
B12
0.54µg · 23% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
Vitamin A
72µg · 8% DV
B5
0.14mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
156mg · 22% DV
Calcium
210mg · 21% DV
Sodium
360mg · 16% DV
Zinc
0.96mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
27mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Tahsildaroğlu Çeçil Cheese is a branded version of çeçil, a traditional Turkish cheese made from cow’s milk. During preparation, the curds are pulled apart into fine strands, giving the cheese its distinctive stringy texture. Çeçil is especially associated with eastern Turkey.
Its salty, mild dairy flavour works well at breakfast, torn into strands and eaten with bread, or served alongside fresh vegetables and olives. It can also be added to salads or melted into a simple pastry filling. With 25 g of protein per 100 g, it is a protein-rich choice; its saltiness makes crisp vegetables or unsalted bread a good pairing. Use a modest portion if you want a lighter meal.
High
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 2
Minimally 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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.16g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.16g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.24g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.