Nuts, Seeds & Pastes

Substitutes for Almond Paste (Pure) in gelato

Pure almond paste is 100 percent ground almonds with no added sugar, a rich, high-fat nut paste used to flavor and give body to gelato. It contributes fat, protein and solids while adding almost no sweetness or anti-freezing power. If you're out of almond paste (pure) 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 expect only minor balance shifts.

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