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Ayran

Salted yoghurt drink from Turkey and Central Asia.

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About Ayran

Ayran is a salted yoghurt drink associated with Turkey and Central Asia. It is served as a beverage alongside meals, especially with savoury foods, and is commonly made by combining yoghurt, water, and salt. It is distinct from sweet yoghurt drinks and spoonable yoghurt.

Its flavour is tangy, fresh, and salty, with the balance depending on the yoghurt, dilution, and amount of salt. The texture is smooth and pourable rather than spoonable, though it may be thin or moderately creamy. Stirring or shaking keeps the yoghurt suspended in the liquid.

Ayran is served chilled in glasses, cups, or bottles and may have a light foam after vigorous mixing. It is generally plain, although local preparation can vary. Separation may occur during storage, so shaking or stirring restores an even appearance before drinking.

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Ayran nutrition & diet

Ayran nutritional value

Reference: Ayran, yogurt drink, salted

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
39kcal
Protein
2.3g
Carbs
2.7g
Fat
2.0g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

Use the prepared yogurt drink as served, recording yogurt type, dilution, salt, and any added flavorings. Plain strained or unstrained yogurt bases may produce different textures and compositions. A serving poured from a recipe or commercial container should be assessed as the complete drink, not as yogurt alone.

Compare the right form: Reference must match prepared ayran made from the stated yogurt, water, salt, dilution, flavorings, and commercial or homemade form.

Diet considerations

Ayran is dairy-derived when made from yogurt, but recipe and brand determine whether additional ingredients are present. Compatibility changes with sweeteners, flavorings, stabilizers, or cereal additions; an accompanying meal may contain animal foods or coatings. Its portion-dependent carbohydrate pattern follows the yogurt base and any additions.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS) 4.0, 2025 — M2S8300 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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