Mastic Pistachio Turkish Delight
Mastic Pistachio Turkish Delight, known as 'Sakızlı Antep Fıstıklı Lokum', is a traditional chewy confection from Turkey. It typically features a sugar and cornstarch base infused with aromatic mastic resin, studded with whole or chopped pistachios, and often dusted with powdered sugar.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-carbohydrate treat, primarily from sugar and starch, with minimal protein and fat coming from the pistachios. A typical 30-gram serving contains roughly 100-120 calories, offering quick energy but little else in terms of essential nutrients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 80 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 40 mg |
| Calcium | 15 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 10 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg |
Per 1 piece (approx. 30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The unique, pine-like flavor and slight chewiness come from mastic, a resin harvested from trees native to the Mediterranean island of Chios, giving this lokum a distinct and prized aroma not found in other varieties.
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