Sugars & Sweeteners
Substitutes for Glucose Powder in gelato
Glucose powder is spray-dried (atomized) glucose syrup, a fine, nearly moisture-free carbohydrate blend of glucose, maltose and higher saccharides. In gelato it is a low-sweetness sugar that adds solids, firms texture and moderates freezing behaviour. Closest matches on the balancing numbers, ranked. Swap and adjust as noted.
Swap ~1:1, then softer (PAC +8), adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then softer (PAC +23), adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then softer (PAC +27), adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then softer (PAC +28), adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then firmer (PAC -35), adjust to compensate.
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