Fats & Oils
Substitutes for Olive Oil in gelato
Olive oil is a pure plant fat (about 100% lipid, essentially no water, sugar or protein) pressed from olives. In gelato it acts as an anhydrous fat source that adds richness, aroma and a smooth mouthfeel without affecting freezing point. If you're out of olive oil 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 expect only minor balance shifts.
Swap ~1:1, then expect only minor balance shifts.
Swap ~1:1, then expect only minor balance shifts.
Swap ~1:1, then expect only minor balance shifts.
Swap ~1:1, then expect only minor balance shifts.
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