Kissel
Kissel is a traditional Eastern European fruit-based dessert, typically made from berries or fruits thickened with potato starch or cornstarch and sweetened with sugar. It can be served warm or chilled, ranging in consistency from a thick sauce to a soft, jelly-like pudding.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Kissel is primarily a carbohydrate-rich dish, providing quick energy from its natural fruit sugars and added sweetener, with minimal fat or protein. A typical serving offers modest amounts of Vitamin C and antioxidants from the fruit base, along with a calorie range of approximately 150-200 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 175 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 30 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, kissel is a nostalgic comfort food in Russia, Poland, and Ukraine, often served at holidays or as a soothing meal for the sick. Its unique texture is entirely determined by the starch-to-liquid ratio, allowing it to be adapted into anything from a drinkable beverage to a firm, sliceable dessert.
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