Plant Milks
Chestnut Milk vs Coconut Milk in gelato
| Parameter | Chestnut Milk | Coconut Milk | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Solids | 12.3% | 26% | +13.7 |
| Sugars | 2.6% | 3% | +0.4 |
| Fat | 0.65% | 21% | +20.4 |
| MSNF | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Protein | 0.65% | 2% | +1.4 |
| POD (sweetening) | 2.7 | 3 | +0.3 |
| PAC (anti-freezing) | 2.9 | 4 | +1.1 |
Per 100 g of product. Δ = Coconut Milk minus Chestnut Milk. Verified against independent food-science sources on each ingredient page.
The difference that matters
Coconut Milk carries more fat (21% vs 1%), giving a richer, warmer mouthfeel but demanding you cut other fats to stay in range. Coconut Milk is denser in total solids (26% vs 12%), so it thickens body faster and needs less to hit the same dry-matter target.
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