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Khoya (Mawa)
खोया · ఖోవా
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.
45
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
45
Glycemic Index
3
Glycemic Load
30g
Serving Size
120
Calories
Per serving: 2 tablespoons
Nutrition per Serving
7g
Carbs
4g
Protein
8g
Fat
0g
Fiber
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Energy dense and used mostly in sweets; portion carefully as carbs come from natural milk sugars.
GI Source: Estimated from published research
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