Nuts, Seeds & Pastes

Substitutes for Cashew Paste 100% in gelato

Cashew Paste 100% is pure ground cashew kernel (Anacardium occidentale) with no added sugar or oil. In gelato it acts as a fat- and protein-rich flavor and body base, contributing roughly 47 g fat and 18 g protein per 100 g while adding almost no anti-freezing power. If you're out of cashew paste 100% 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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