Nuts, Seeds & Pastes
Substitutes for Tahini (Sesame Paste) in gelato
Tahini is a paste of ground sesame seeds (typically roasted, hulled), around 55% fat and 17% protein with almost no sugar. In gelato it is a flavor-and-body ingredient that adds fat and total solids while contributing virtually no anti-freezing power. If you're out of tahini (sesame paste) 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 -5% fat — adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then -5% fat — adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then -5% fat — adjust to compensate.
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