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. Closest matches on the balancing numbers, ranked. Swap and adjust as noted.

Nearly interchangeable on the balancing numbers: swap ~1:1 and choose on flavor, color, cost or availability.

Nearly interchangeable on the balancing numbers: swap ~1:1 and choose on flavor, color, cost or availability.

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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