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Substitutes for Peanut Brittle (Paçoca) in gelato

Peanut brittle (Brazilian paçoca) is a hard or crumbly confection of roasted peanuts and caramelized sucrose. In gelato it works as a flavor paste, swirl, or crunchy inclusion, adding roasted-nut fat, protein, and a burst of sweetness. If you're out of peanut brittle (paçoca) 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.