Nuts, Seeds & Pastes
Substitutes for Macadamia Paste in gelato
Macadamia paste is 100% ground macadamia kernel, an ultra-rich nut paste (~76% fat, ~8% protein) used as a flavor-and-fat base in gelato. It carries almost no sugar, so it enriches body and creaminess without moving the sugar balance. If you're out of macadamia paste 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 -12% fat — adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then -10% fat — adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then -11% fat — adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then -21% fat — adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then -25% fat — adjust to compensate.
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