Nuts, Seeds & Pastes
Substitutes for Almond Paste (unsweetened) in gelato
Unsweetened almond paste is 100% ground blanched almonds with no added sugar. In gelato it is a high-fat, high-solids flavor and body builder that delivers rich almond character while adding very little water or sugar. If you're out of almond paste (unsweetened) 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 -5% fat — adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then -5% fat — adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then -5% fat — adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then -5% fat — adjust to compensate.
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