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Traditional Tarsus pastry, semolina and walnut-filled cookie
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Tarsus mamul (40 g) has 168 calories. That works out to 420 calories per 100 g. It contains 23.2 g of carbs, 2.4 g of protein, 7.2 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 40 g
168
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
23.2g
· 8% DV
Protein
2.4g
· 5% DV
Fat
7.2g
· 9% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 56% · Protein 6% · Fat 38%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 168 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.2 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 23.2 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.4 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 | 168 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 15 g | 63 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 105 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 252 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 80 g | 336 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 80 g | 336 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 504 kcal |
Calculated from 420 calories per 100 g.
Tarsus mamul is a traditional cookie from Tarsus, Türkiye, made with semolina dough and commonly filled with walnuts. The dough is shaped in a mold and baked, giving the cookie its characteristic patterned surface.
Tarsus mamul is known for its semolina-based dough and walnut filling. Ma'amoul recipes from other regions may use dates or pistachios instead, and their doughs and shapes can differ; recipes also vary between households.
Tarsus mamul is made from a dough typically based on semolina, flour, and fat, with a walnut filling. Exact ingredients vary by recipe, so the cookie’s texture and seasoning may differ from one baker’s version to another.
To make Tarsus mamul, prepare and knead a semolina-based dough, enclose walnut filling in small portions, then mold and bake the cookies. Seal the dough well around the filling so it does not leak during baking.
Traditional Tarsus mamul is commonly filled with walnuts rather than dates. Some home or bakery recipes may vary, so a date-filled version is possible, but it is not the defining filling associated with the Tarsus style.
A mold gives Tarsus mamul its familiar patterned shape and helps enclose the walnut filling evenly. If you do not have a traditional mold, shape each cookie by hand and lightly mark the top with a fork.
Tarsus mamul comes from Tarsus, a city in Türkiye’s Mersin Province. It belongs to the wider family of molded, filled mamul cookies, while its semolina dough and walnut-centered local style make it a regional specialty.
Serve Tarsus mamul at room temperature, on its own or alongside Turkish tea or coffee. Its sweet walnut filling makes it a popular treat to offer guests, and small pieces work well after a meal.
Once completely cool, store Tarsus mamul in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Keep it away from moisture and direct heat, which can soften the cookie and change the texture of its semolina dough.
Yes, baked Tarsus mamul can be frozen. Let the cookies cool completely, place them in a sealed freezer-safe container with parchment between layers, and thaw them at room temperature before serving.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.48mg · 3% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.8µg · 3% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Manganese
0.16mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
26mg · 4% DV
Selenium
2µg · 4% DV
Sodium
48mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
44mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Tarsus mamul is a traditional sweet from Tarsus in southern Turkey: a semolina-based pastry shaped around a walnut filling and baked. It belongs to a wider family of filled pastries found across the region, with local versions made for sharing at home and during celebrations.
Its exterior is gently crisp, while the filling gives each bite a tender, nutty centre. In Turkey it is commonly served with tea, especially when guests visit or during festive occasions; coffee also makes a good pairing. It is an energy-dense sweet, with 420 kcal per 100 g, so a small piece works well alongside an otherwise simple tea or coffee break.
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
1.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.