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Traditional Turkish milk pudding with caramelized bottom
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Turkish Milk Pudding Kazandibi (150 g) has 231 calories. That works out to 154 calories per 100 g. It contains 38.4 g of carbs, 5.7 g of protein, 6.5 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.5 µg of B12 covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
231
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
38.4g
· 14% DV
Protein
5.7g
· 11% DV
Fat
6.5g
· 8% 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 65% · Protein 10% · Fat 25%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 231 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.5 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.9 g | 20% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 87 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 38.4 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% |
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 serving (medium) | 150 g | 231 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 139 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 154 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 110 g | 169 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 130 g | 200 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 277 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 339 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 220 g | 339 kcal |
Calculated from 154 calories per 100 g.
Turkish milk pudding kazandibi is a traditional Turkish dessert made from a thick milk pudding with a deliberately caramelized underside. It is chilled, then turned out so the browned, caramel-like layer becomes the top.
Traditional Turkish milk pudding kazandibi can contain finely shredded, cooked chicken breast. The fibers are worked into the milk pudding until very fine, so the dessert is usually mild and creamy rather than tasting strongly of meat.
Turkish milk pudding kazandibi is made by cooking a milk mixture with sugar, a thickener, and— in the traditional chicken-breast version—finely shredded chicken. The pudding is spread in a pan, browned underneath, chilled, and inverted for serving.
The dark underside of Turkish milk pudding kazandibi is intentional: the pudding is browned against the pan to create its signature caramelized layer. It should taste pleasantly caramel-like, not bitter or heavily charred.
Turkish milk pudding kazandibi tastes creamy, milky, and gently sweet, with a toasted-sugar note from its browned surface. In a well-made traditional version, finely shredded chicken adds texture without giving the dessert a strong savory flavor.
Turkish milk pudding kazandibi is a caramelized-bottom variation of tavukgöğsü, the Turkish chicken-breast milk pudding. Both have a similar creamy, finely fibrous base, but plain tavukgöğsü does not have kazandibi’s browned layer.
No. Turkish milk pudding kazandibi is a thick milk pudding traditionally made with finely shredded chicken breast and a caramelized underside. Rice pudding contains rice grains and has a different texture; the two desserts are not interchangeable.
Turkish milk pudding kazandibi is served chilled and sliced, with its caramelized side facing up. It is often enjoyed plain, although a light dusting of cinnamon is also common; turning it out carefully helps keep the browned layer intact.
Keep Turkish milk pudding kazandibi covered in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. Because it is a milk-based dessert, do not leave it sitting at room temperature for an extended period; return uneaten portions to the fridge promptly.
Freezing Turkish milk pudding kazandibi is not ideal. Thawing can make the milk pudding release moisture and lose its smooth texture, while the caramelized surface may soften. Refrigerate it instead and enjoy it fresh.
Vitamins
B12
0.48µg · 20% DV
B2
0.21mg · 16% DV
B5
0.43mg · 9% DV
Vitamin A
58.5µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
138mg · 20% DV
Calcium
177mg · 18% DV
Iodine
12µg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
231mg · 7% DV
Sodium
87mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Turkish milk pudding kazandibi is a pan-browned version of tavukgöğsü, a traditional milk pudding made with sugar and a thickener; in the old-style recipe, finely shredded chicken breast is mixed in. Its name refers to the browned bottom, which forms as the pudding cooks against the pan.
Served chilled, it has a soft, milky top and a thin, caramelised layer that tastes lightly toasted. In Turkey it is commonly sold in pastry shops as a slice or rolled portion, often with cinnamon. It is a sweet, mainly carbohydrate-based dessert, with comparatively little protein. Enjoy a modest serving after a meal, or pair it with unsweetened tea if you’d like something to balance the sweetness.
Low
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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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.9g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.65g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.21g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.