Dairy & Eggs
Quark vs Whole Milk in gelato
| Parameter | Quark | Whole Milk | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Solids | 24% | 12.5% | -11.5 |
| Sugars | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Fat | 10% | 3.5% | -6.5 |
| MSNF | 14% | 9% | -5 |
| Protein | 9.5% | 3.3% | -6.2 |
| POD (sweetening) | 0.58 | 0.78 | +0.2 |
| PAC (anti-freezing) | 3.6 | 4.9 | +1.3 |
Per 100 g of product. Δ = Whole Milk minus Quark. Verified against independent food-science sources on each ingredient page.
The difference that matters
Quark carries more fat (10% vs 4%), giving a richer, warmer mouthfeel but demanding you cut other fats to stay in range. Quark is denser in total solids (24% vs 12%), so it thickens body faster and needs less to hit the same dry-matter target.
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