Coffees, Teas & Aromatics
Substitutes for Mint in gelato
Mint (Mentha) is an aromatic herb used in gelato as fresh leaves or extract. About 85% water with roughly 14-15% total solids and negligible free sugars, its role is purely flavor and aroma, not structure. 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.
Swap ~1:1, then -12% solids, adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then softer (PAC +8), +13% solids, adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then softer (PAC +30), +18% solids, adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then +75% solids, adjust to compensate.
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