Nuts, Seeds & Pastes
Substitutes for Almond Flour in gelato
Almond flour is finely ground blanched almond kernels, a nut ingredient prized in gelato for its rich almond aroma, high fat (~50%) and protein (~21%) content. It contributes body, roundness and nutty flavor while adding very little sugar. If you're out of almond flour or need a different profile, these are the closest functional swaps — ranked by how similar they are on the balancing numbers, with the impact of each swap.
Swap ~1:1, then expect only minor balance shifts.
Swap ~1:1, then expect only minor balance shifts.
Swap ~1:1, then expect only minor balance shifts.
Swap ~1:1, then expect only minor balance shifts.
Swap ~1:1, then +5% fat — adjust to compensate.
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