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Amasi vs Cacik Facts


Cacik vs Amasi Facts


Calories

Calories per 100g
64.51 Kcal   
99+
47.00 Kcal   
99+

Calories in 1 pat
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in 1 tbsp
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in 1 cup
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in 1 stick
Not Available   
Not Available   

Serving size
100   
100   

Proteins
3.30 g   
99+
2.00 g   
99+

Carbs
4.50 g   
99+
14.94 g   
29

Fiber
0.00 g   
15
0.00 g   
15

Sugar
29.00 g   
99+
9.78 g   
99+

Fats
3.70 g   
22
4.95 g   
33

Saturated Fat
0.00 g   
1.40 g   
10

Trans Fat
0.00 g   
0.00 g   

Polyunsaturated Fat
0.00 g   
99+
0.52 g   
99+

Monounsaturated Fat
0.00 g   
99+
2.83 g   
99+

Nutrition

Serving Size
100   
100   

Cholesterol
0.00 mg   
99+
5.00 mg   
99+

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A
85.80 IU   
99+
33.00 IU   
99+

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg   
23
0.07 mg   
12

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.14 mg   
99+
0.24 mg   
34

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg   
40
0.25 mg   
17

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
0.04 mg   
99+
0.03 mg   
99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid, Folate)
Not Available   
4.00 µg   
37

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
0.27 µg   
99+
0.44 µg   
34

Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)
0.00 mg   
29
3.00 mg   
6

Vitamin D
0.80 IU   
34
29.00 IU   
13

Vitamin D (D2+D3)
Not Available   
0.70 µg   
9

Vitamin E (Alpha- Tocopherol)
0.10 mg   
33
0.08 mg   
36

Vitamin K (Phylloquinone)
Not Available   
0.00 µg   
27

Minerals
  
  

Calcium
90.00 mg   
99+
157.00 mg   
99+

Iron
0.00 mg   
99+
1.00 mg   
13

Magnesium
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
99+

Phosphorus
Not Available   
126.00 mg   
99+

Potassium
470.00 mg   
11
108.00 mg   
99+

Sodium
0.00 mg   
99+
347.00 mg   
31

Zinc
0.25 mg   
99+
1.00 mg   
33

Other
  
  

Water
80.00 g   
89.02 g   

Caffeine
0.00 g   
0.00 g   

Benefits

Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory, Reduces unwanted fats, Fights diarrhea, Boosts immune system, Improves digestion, Aids absorption of nutrients, Reduces the inflammation, Strengthens the immune system   
Aids in gut easing, gastrointestinal problems and digestion   

Other General Benefits
Soothing treat in summer, Microbiological safety, Soothes mouth ulcers and candiasis   
Yogurt is rich in Calcium, Phosphorus and Vitamin B   

Hair and Beauty Benefits
  
  

Skin Care
Exfoliates dead skin from body, Gives glowing and flawless skin, Gives a smoother skin, Natural skin softner   
Applying it to the skin can help ease the pain of sunburn   

Hair Care
Best remedy for dry and rough hair, Excellent hair conditioner, Stimulates hair growth   
Excellent hair conditioner   

Nutritional Importance & Uses
  
  

Uses
It is a probiotic superdrink   
NA   

Nutritional Importance
Good source of Vitamin B-12, Good source of Calcium, Good source of protein, Low fat, Rich in ferments, trace elements, antibiotics, ethyl alcohol, and lactic acid, Rich in probiotics   
Good source of Calcium, Rich in Phosphorus   

Allergy
  
  

Amasi and Cacik Allergy Symptoms
Bloating, Diarrhea, Gas, Itchy Skin rashes, Nausea, accompanied by vomiting   
Not Available   

What is

What is
In simple terms, Amasi is the bacterial fermentation of milk which is often sweetened or flavored.   
  • It is a dish of seasoned, strained or diluted yogurt, eaten throughout the former Ottoman countries.
  • It is similar to tarator in Balkan cuisine.
  • It is made of salted strained yogurt or diluted yogurt mixed with cucumbers, garlic, salt, olive oil, sometimes with vinegar or lemon juice, and some herbs like dill, mint, parsley, thyme etc.
  

Color
White   
Not Available   

Amasi and Cacik Flavor
Sour   
Sour   

Amasi and Cacik Aroma
Milky   
Fresh, Sour smell   

Vegetarian
Yes   
Yes   

Origin
Africa   
Turkey   

How to make

Serving Size
100   
100   

Ingredients
A bit of same from a prior batch, Milk   
1 tbsp olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, 3 cucumbers, Mint, Yogurt   

Fermentation Agent
Lactococcus lactis subsp cremoris, Lactococcus lactis subsp lactis   
Not Applicable   

Things you need
Container   
Bowl   

Time Duration
  
  

Preparation Time
10- 12 hours   
15- 20 minutes   

Cooking Time
Not Applicable   
NA   

Aging time
Not Available   
Not Available   

Storage & Shelf Life
  
  

Refrigeration Temperature
100.00 °F   
4
39.20 °F   
19

Shelf Life
2- 3 weeks   
1 day   

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