Sülze
Sülze is a traditional German meat aspic or head cheese, typically made from pork head, trotters, and other cuts simmered until their natural collagen forms a savory jelly. It's a cold cut often seasoned with vinegar, salt, pepper, and sometimes onions or carrots, and is commonly served sliced on bread or as part of a cold platter.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat due to its meat and collagen content, with virtually no carbohydrates. A typical serving provides a good source of protein and minerals like iron and zinc, with a calorie count around 250-300 kcal per 100g serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Zinc | 3.0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Collagen | High |
| Cholesterol | 85 mg |
Per 1 slice (100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Sülze is a classic example of nose-to-tail eating, utilizing parts of the animal that might otherwise be wasted, and its gelatin-rich nature is prized for supporting joint and skin health in traditional diets.
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