Cacik vs Kefir Facts
Calories
Calories in 1 pat
Not Available
Not Available
Calories per 100g
47.00 Kcal
99+
41.00 Kcal
99+
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
2.00 g
99+
3.79 g
99+
Carbs
14.94 g
29
4.48 g
99+
Fiber
0.00 g
15
0.00 g
15
Sugar
9.78 g
99+
4.61 g
99+
Fats
4.95 g
33
0.93 g
7
Saturated Fat
1.40 g
10
0.66 g
7
Trans Fat
0.00 g
0.04 g
1
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.52 g
99+
0.05 g
99+
Monounsaturated Fat
2.83 g
99+
0.31 g
99+
Nutrition
Serving Size
100
100
Cholesterol
5.00 mg
99+
5.00 mg
99+
Vitamins
Vitamin A
33.00 IU
99+
569.00 IU
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
12
0.03 mg
27
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.24 mg
34
0.14 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.25 mg
17
0.15 mg
28
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
0.03 mg
99+
0.06 mg
31
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid, Folate)
4.00 µg
37
13.00 µg
20
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
0.44 µg
34
0.29 µg
99+
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)
3.00 mg
6
0.20 mg
27
Vitamin D
29.00 IU
13
41.00 IU
12
Vitamin D (D2+D3)
0.70 µg
9
1.00 µg
7
Vitamin E (Alpha- Tocopherol)
0.08 mg
36
0.02 mg
39
Vitamin K (Phylloquinone)
0.00 µg
27
0.10 µg
26
Minerals
Calcium
157.00 mg
99+
130.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.00 mg
13
0.04 mg
99+
Magnesium
0.00 mg
99+
12.00 mg
35
Phosphorus
126.00 mg
99+
105.00 mg
99+
Potassium
108.00 mg
99+
164.00 mg
34
Sodium
347.00 mg
31
40.00 mg
99+
Zinc
1.00 mg
33
0.46 mg
99+
Other
Water
89.02 g
90.07 g
Caffeine
0.00 g
0.00 g
Benefits
Health Benefits
Aids in gut easing, gastrointestinal problems and digestion
Aids in gut easing, gastrointestinal problems and digestion, High digestability, Best for weight loss
Other General Benefits
Yogurt is rich in Calcium, Phosphorus and Vitamin B
Remedy for stress & anxiety, Boosts immune system, Improves digestion, Presence of calcium, Provides energy, Supports Detoxification
Hair and Beauty Benefits
Skin Care
Applying it to the skin can help ease the pain of sunburn
Gives a smoother skin
Hair Care
Excellent hair conditioner
Strengthens hair roots
Nutritional Importance & Uses
Uses
NA
Soothes your feet, Used as an Infant Formula in Russia
Nutritional Importance
Good source of Calcium, Rich in Phosphorus
Good source of Calcium, Good source of protein
Allergy
Cacik and Kefir Allergy Symptoms
Not Available
Not Available
What is
What is
- 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.
Kefir is fermented milk made by using kefir grains containing benefiicial yeast as well as probiotic bacteria found in the yogurt.
Color
Not Available
Not Available
Cacik and Kefir Flavor
Sour
Yeasty
Cacik and Kefir Aroma
Fresh, Sour smell
Milky
Vegetarian
Yes
Yes
Origin
Turkey
North Caucasus regions
How to make
Serving Size
100
100
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, 3 cucumbers, Mint, Yogurt
Kefir seeds, Whole milk
Fermentation Agent
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Things you need
Bowl
Glass container with lid, Cheesecloth, Strainer
Time Duration
Preparation Time
15- 20 minutes
10- 12 hours
Cooking Time
NA
20
Aging time
Not Available
Not Available
Storage & Shelf Life
Refrigeration Temperature
39.20 °F
19
99.00 °F
5
Shelf Life
1 day
2- 3 weeks
