Dairy & Eggs
Parmesan vs Whole Milk in gelato
| Parameter | Parmesan | Whole Milk | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Solids | 70% | 12.5% | -57.5 |
| Sugars | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Fat | 28% | 3.5% | -24.5 |
| MSNF | 42% | 9% | -33 |
| Protein | 34% | 3.3% | -30.7 |
| POD (sweetening) | 0 | 0.78 | +0.8 |
| PAC (anti-freezing) | 10 | 4.9 | -5.1 |
Per 100 g of product. Δ = Whole Milk minus Parmesan. Verified against independent food-science sources on each ingredient page.
The difference that matters
Parmesan carries more fat (28% vs 4%), giving a richer, warmer mouthfeel but demanding you cut other fats to stay in range. Parmesan is denser in total solids (70% vs 12%), so it thickens body faster and needs less to hit the same dry-matter target.
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