Nuts, Seeds & Pastes

Substitutes for Cashew Paste in gelato

Cashew paste is 100% roasted cashew kernels ground into a smooth, fluid nut butter. In gelato it is a fat- and protein-rich flavor base that adds body, creaminess and a mild, buttery-sweet nut note. If you're out of cashew paste 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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