Nuts, Seeds & Pastes
Substitutes for Cashew Nut in gelato
Cashew nut (Anacardium occidentale) is an oil-rich tree nut used in gelato mainly as a smooth roasted paste. It contributes fat, protein and non-sugar solids for body and creaminess, with very little intrinsic sugar so it barely moves the sugar balance. If you're out of cashew nut 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 +5% fat — adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then expect only minor balance shifts.
Swap ~1:1, then +7% fat — adjust to compensate.
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