Nuts, Seeds & Pastes
Substitutes for Hazelnut Paste (Piedmont IGP) in gelato
Pure roasted paste of Piedmont IGP hazelnuts (Tonda Gentile), a 100% nut product with no added sugar or oil. In gelato it is a flavor and fat carrier: rich in fat (~64%) and solids (~97%), it builds body and mouthfeel while contributing almost nothing to sweetness or freezing-point control. If you're out of hazelnut paste (piedmont igp) 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 -9% fat — adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then -13% fat — adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then +12% fat — adjust to compensate.
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