Khoya (Mawa)
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Mawa or khoya, milk reduced by slow simmering until thick and solid, used as a base for many Indian sweets. Moderate in milk sugars with a low to medium glycemic impact.
Nutrition per Serving
Sugars shown are total sugars (naturally occurring + added) per serving and are approximate. For fruits and dairy this is mostly natural sugar; for sweets and many cooked dishes it reflects added sugar or jaggery.
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Energy dense and used mostly in sweets; portion carefully as carbs come from natural milk sugars.
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