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Baklava
Calories & nutrition facts
oriental pastry with almonds and syrup
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 459 kcal —
- Protein 10 g 21%
- Carbohydrate 49 g 18%
- Fat 25 g 31%
- Saturated fat 4.7 g 24%
- Sugars 40 g —
- Sodium 29.8 mg 1%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 94.2 µg 10%
- Vitamin C 0.4 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.18 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 6.6 mg 44%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.06 mg 5%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.3 mg 23%
- Niacin (B3) 1.2 mg 8%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.16 mg 3%
- Vitamin B6 0.18 mg 11%
- Folate (B9) 24 µg 6%
- Vitamin B12 0.02 µg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 98.3 mg 8%
- Iron 1.5 mg 8%
- Magnesium 95 mg 23%
- Phosphorus 125 mg 10%
- Potassium 255 mg 5%
- Zinc 1.1 mg 10%
- Copper 0.4 mg 44%
- Manganese 0.9 mg 39%
- Iodine 20 µg 13%
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Questions about Baklava
How do you serve baklava without it falling apart?
Let it cool completely before cutting, using a sharp knife and wiping the blade between slices. Serve it at room temperature, when the layers are crisp and the syrup has set.
Can you warm baklava before serving?
Yes. Warm a piece in an oven at about 150 °C for 5–8 minutes; avoid the microwave, which can make the filo soft and chewy.
How should you store baklava?
Keep it in an airtight container at room temperature, away from heat and sunlight; it is usually best within a few days. Refrigeration can make the pastry lose its crispness.
Can you freeze baklava?
Yes. Freeze pieces in a sealed container with baking paper between layers, then thaw them at room temperature while still covered so condensation does not settle on the pastry.
What do you serve with baklava?
Strong, unsweetened coffee or tea balances its syrupy sweetness. A small piece also works after a meal with fresh fruit, such as orange or berries.
What nuts are used in baklava?
Walnuts, pistachios and almonds are all common; some recipes use one kind and others combine them. The nuts are usually finely chopped and layered between sheets of filo pastry.
Does baklava contain nuts and gluten?
Usually, yes: its filling commonly contains nuts, and filo pastry is generally made from wheat flour. Recipes vary, so ask about the ingredients if you need to avoid either.
How much sugar is in baklava?
A 30 g piece contains 40 g of sugars. Pieces can vary in size, so a small slice is a practical way to enjoy it as a sweet treat.
What is the difference between baklava and baklava pastry?
Baklava is the finished layered sweet, typically made with filo, nuts, butter and syrup; baklava pastry refers to a pastry entry rather than necessarily the complete dessert. Per 100 g, baklava pastry has 561 kcal and 38 g of fat, compared with 459 kcal and 25 g in baklava.
Source: ANSES–Ciqual (France) 23300 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
