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Traditional semolina cookie with walnut filling
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Walnut-filled kerebic (35 g) has 165 calories. That works out to 471 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.2 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 8.5 g of fat and 1.2 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
165
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
20.2g
· 7% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% DV
Fat
8.5g
· 11% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 48% · Protein 6% · Fat 46%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.5 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.83 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.09 g | |
| Sodium | 74 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 20.2 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.5 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) | 35 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 20 g | 94 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 28 g | 132 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 236 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 70 g | 330 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 70 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 70 g | 330 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 471 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 105 g | 495 kcal |
Calculated from 471 calories per 100 g.
Walnut-filled kerebic is a traditional Turkish semolina cookie filled with walnuts. It is commonly served with a distinctive white foam made from çöven root, which gives the dessert its characteristic presentation.
Walnut-filled kerebic is especially associated with Mersin, a city in southern Turkey. Kerebic is popular there during Ramadan, but bakeries and home cooks make it at other times of year too.
The foam served with walnut-filled kerebic is traditionally made using an extract from çöven, a plant root, rather than being ordinary whipped cream. It adds a light, soft contrast to the semolina cookie.
Walnut-filled kerebic is usually eaten with çöven foam spooned over or served alongside the cookies, often with a dusting of powdered sugar. Add the foam shortly before eating so the cookie keeps its texture.
Traditional çöven foam for walnut-filled kerebic is made with çöven-root extract and sugar, not egg whites. Recipes and commercial versions can differ, so the traditional foam should not be confused with meringue.
Walnut-filled kerebic is made by wrapping walnut filling in semolina-based dough, shaping the pieces in a mold, and baking them. The çöven foam is prepared separately and added when the cookies are served.
Walnut-filled kerebic is a Turkish semolina cookie traditionally served with çöven foam. Ma'amoul is a different filled pastry found in several Middle Eastern cuisines, often made with a distinct dough and served without that foam.
Yes. A pistachio-filled version of kerebic is also made, particularly in southern Turkey. The filling changes from walnuts to pistachios, while the semolina dough and traditional çöven-foam serving style may remain similar.
Store walnut-filled kerebic without the foam in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Keep the foam separate and add it just before serving, since it can soften the cookie.
Yes, walnut-filled kerebic can be frozen without its çöven foam. Thaw the cookies at room temperature and add freshly prepared foam for serving; the foam itself is not a good candidate for freezing.
Vitamins
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.43µg · 5% DV
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
B3
0.58mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.17mg · 19% DV
Manganese
0.39mg · 17% DV
Selenium
5.95µg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
61mg · 9% DV
Sodium
74mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
72mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Walnut-filled kerebic is a traditional sweet from Mersin in southern Turkey: a semolina-based dough is shaped around a walnut filling, then baked. It is often served with a light, white foam made from çöven, a plant traditionally used for this purpose.
The shell is gently crisp and crumbly, while the center is rich with walnuts. In Turkey, kerebic is especially associated with Ramadan and is enjoyed after iftar, though it also makes a treat with tea. It is energy-dense, with 471 calories per 100 g, so a modest piece can be satisfying. Serve it with unsweetened tea to balance its sweetness.
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
2.83g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.89g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.99g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.