What is the nutritional value of tejföl?
Tejföl is Hungarian sour cream, sold at fat levels such as 12 and 20 percent. Its fat content decides everything: a 20 percent tejföl has about 20 g fat per 100 g, which alone is about 180 calories. It also has a little protein and carbohydrate. Always read the label of your pack.
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What is the nutritional value of tejföl?
Tejföl is Hungarian sour cream. It is made from pasteurized milk and cream fermented with lactic acid cultures. Nutrition depends mainly on the fat percentage printed on the tub.
The fat levels
Hungarian shops sell tejföl at different fat levels; retailer listings I opened show both 12 percent and 20 percent. The label percentage means grams of fat per 100 g.
| Type | Fat per 100 g | Fat calories alone |
|---|---|---|
| 12% tejföl | about 12 g | about 108 kcal |
| 20% tejföl | about 20 g | about 180 kcal |
Fat gives about 9 calories per gram, so these figures are a floor. Add a few calories from the protein (about 3 g per 100 g on the retailer panel I opened) and the milk sugar (about 3 to 4 g per 100 g) and a 20 percent tejföl comes out above 180 kcal per 100 g, with much of its fat saturated.
Why you should read the pack
Published numbers do not always agree. One retailer page I opened for a 20 percent tejföl listed 135 kcal and 12 g fat per 100 g, which does not match its own 20 percent fat label. Treat online tables with caution and use the nutrition panel on your product.
How does it compare with American sour cream?
They are close relatives. Tejföl is used in Hungarian cooking much like sour cream elsewhere. Fat levels differ by product, so compare the labels.
How is it used?
- Stirred into paprikash and stews (off the heat to avoid curdling).
- On lángos, the Hungarian fried bread, with garlic and cheese.
- In cold soups, dressings and dips.
- As a topping for goulash and stuffed cabbage.
Storage
Keep it refrigerated. Follow the printed date on the tub; once opened, keep it covered and use it within a few days. Do not boil it hard, as it curdles.
If you watch fat or calories, use a small amount or choose the 12 percent version. General information, not dietary advice.
People also ask
How many calories are in tejföl?
It depends on the fat level. A 20 percent tejföl has about 20 g fat per 100 g, which alone is about 180 calories. Check the pack for the exact figure.
Is tejföl the same as sour cream?
Very similar. Both are cream fermented with lactic cultures. Tejföl is sold at fat levels such as 12 or 20 percent.
Can I substitute tejföl?
Full-fat sour cream works in most recipes. Use a similar fat percentage so sauces stay creamy and heat-stable.
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