Dairy & Eggs
Substitutes for Milk Protein Concentrate 85 in gelato
Milk Protein Concentrate 85 (MPC85) is a high-protein dairy powder containing about 81% milk protein (as-is, 85% on a dry basis) with very low lactose. In gelato it is a concentrated source of milk solids-non-fat and protein, boosting body, emulsion stability and creaminess without adding fat or significant sugar. If you're out of milk protein concentrate 85 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 softer (PAC +8), +6% fat — adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then softer (PAC +48) — adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then softer (PAC +34), +26% fat — adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then +26% fat, -25% solids — adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then softer (PAC +34), +25% fat — adjust to compensate.
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