Fruits

Substitutes for Brazilian Guava (Araçá) in gelato

Araca (Psidium cattleianum), the Brazilian Cattley or strawberry guava, is a small, intensely aromatic and highly acidic native fruit. In gelato it works as a low-sugar, high-acid flavour and anti-freeze (PAC) contributor, used mainly in sorbetti and fruit gelati. Closest matches on the balancing numbers, ranked. Swap and adjust as noted.

Nearly interchangeable on the balancing numbers: swap ~1:1 and choose on flavor, color, cost or availability.

Nearly interchangeable on the balancing numbers: swap ~1:1 and choose on flavor, color, cost or availability.

Nearly interchangeable on the balancing numbers: swap ~1:1 and choose on flavor, color, cost or availability.

Nearly interchangeable on the balancing numbers: swap ~1:1 and choose on flavor, color, cost or availability.

Swap ~1:1, then -7% solids, adjust to compensate.

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