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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. Closest matches on the balancing numbers, ranked. Swap and adjust as noted.
Swap ~1:1, then firmer (PAC -19), -18% fat, -17% solids, adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then firmer (PAC -28), -6% fat, -20% solids, adjust to compensate.
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