Amasi
Traditional South African fermented milk / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Amasi (in Ndebele, Zulu and Xhosa), emasi (in Swazi), maas (in Afrikaans), or mafi (in Sesotho), is a thick curdled sour fermented milk product that is sometimes compared to cottage cheese or plain yogurt but has a much stronger flavor. A staple food in pre-colonial times, it is now a popular snack in South Africa and Lesotho.
Quick Facts Nutritional value per 100g, Energy ...
Nutritional value per 100g | |
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Energy | 269 kJ (64 kcal) |
3.68 g | |
Sugars | 0 g |
Dietary fiber | 0 g |
3.66 g | |
Saturated | 2.35 g |
Monounsaturated | 1.09 g |
Polyunsaturated | 0.98 g |
3.3 g | |
Vitamins | Quantity %DV† |
Vitamin A equiv. | 4% 37.50 μg |
Vitamin B12 | 17% 0.40 μg |
Minerals | Quantity %DV† |
Calcium | 12% 162 mg |
Magnesium | 3% 14.30 mg |
Phosphorus | 7% 92.20 mg |
Potassium | 6% 190 mg |
Sodium | 2% 56.70 mg |
Other constituents | Quantity |
Cholesterol | 9 mg |
†Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults,[1] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies.[2] Source: [3] |
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