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. 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.

Nearly interchangeable on the balancing numbers: swap ~1:1 and choose on flavor, color, cost or availability.

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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