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Classic Turkish pastry filled with white cheese, made with phyllo dough.
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Selected: 100 g
275
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
28g
· 42%
Protein
9.5g
· 14%
Fat
13g
· 44%
Fiber
1.7g
Vitamins
B12
0.45µg · 19% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
Vitamin A
120µg · 13% DV
B5
0.45mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Calcium
210mg · 21% DV
Sodium
480mg · 21% DV
Phosphorus
120mg · 17% DV
Selenium
7.5µg · 14% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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
5.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15.7:1).
An oven or air fryer usually restores a crisp crust while heating the filling more evenly. If using a pan, reheat it over low heat with a lid so the outside does not burn before the centre is hot.
Very high heat can brown the outside before the centre has cooked through. Bake it in a preheated oven without crowding the tray for more even heat circulation.
Lightly brushing the pastry layers with oil and baking in a properly hot oven helps create a crisp finish. Do not cover it straight after baking, as trapped steam softens the pastry.
Once cooled, cooked börek generally keeps for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than two hours, and reheat it until hot throughout.
Yes, both baked and unbaked börek freeze well. Wrap portions tightly to prevent drying and freezer odours; unbaked börek can often be baked directly from frozen, with extra cooking time.
Serve it with tomatoes, cucumber, leafy greens and an unsweetened drink for more volume and variety. Because börek can already be filling and salty, keep extra cheese, olives and processed meats modest.
Ayran is a traditional pairing and its tanginess complements the pastry. However, both foods may contribute salt, so people limiting sodium may prefer a lower-salt ayran or water.
Rich, fatty pastries may feel heavy when eaten immediately before training. A small serving eaten well before activity is often more comfortable; after exercise, add vegetables or yogurt for a more rounded meal.
White cheese börek is a processed pastry, so it is best treated as an occasional food within an otherwise varied eating pattern rather than a daily staple. Portion size and the rest of the day's salty or rich foods matter.
It contains gluten, dairy and eggs, so it is not appropriate for people with coeliac disease or allergies to these ingredients. People advised to limit salt should also consider that cheese-filled pastries can be high in sodium.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.