Sugars & Sweeteners
Substitutes for Inulin (Native Chicory) in gelato
Native chicory inulin is a purified prebiotic fructan powder (a fiber, not a true sugar) used in gelato as a fat mimetic and body builder. It adds smooth-melting solids and creaminess with only about 10% the sweetness of sucrose. Closest matches on the balancing numbers, ranked. Swap and adjust as noted.
Swap ~1:1, then firmer (PAC -20), adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then softer (PAC +30), adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then firmer (PAC -28), adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then firmer (PAC -28), adjust to compensate.
Nearly interchangeable on the balancing numbers: swap ~1:1 and choose on flavor, color, cost or availability.
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