Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Milk reduced to a solid — the concentrated heart of Indian sweets; kilata-class density that demands festival portions and strong agni.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Slow-reduce full milk to a fudgy mass; festival food by design — the density that makes sweets divine makes daily use unwise.
Classical Provenance: Kilata class (classical condensed milk solids).
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- base of barfi, gulab jamun, gujiya
- small portions with cardamom and nuts
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: kapha excess, obesity, congestion
- Contraindication: weak digestion
- Contraindication: adulteration-prone market item — source carefully at festivals
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Khoya (mawa)
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 2 tbsp (30g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (2 tbsp) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 316 kcal | 95 kcal |
| Protein | 16.3 g | 4.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 16.5 g | 5.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g | 4.8 g |
| Total Fat | 20.6 g | 6.2 g |
| Calcium | 602.0 mg | 180.6 mg |
| Iron | 2.32 mg | 0.70 mg |
| Magnesium | 58.5 mg | 17.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 476.0 mg | 142.8 mg |
| Potassium | 536 mg | 161 mg |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 14 mg |
| Zinc | 2.34 mg | 0.70 mg |
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Manganese | 0.08 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Selenium | 45.0 µg | 13.5 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 3.5 µg | 1.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.03 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.11 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.11 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.43 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.02 mg |
