Plant Milks

Substitutes for Tofu in gelato

Tofu is coagulated soy-milk curd, a soft white block that is roughly 85% water with about 8% plant protein and 5% fat. In gelato it serves as a neutral, dairy-free base solid that adds body, creaminess, and protein to vegan and plant-based recipes. If you're out of tofu 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 -8% solids — adjust to compensate.

Swap ~1:1, then expect only minor balance shifts.

Swap ~1:1, then expect only minor balance shifts.

Swap ~1:1, then -12% solids — adjust to compensate.

Swap ~1:1, then -14% solids — adjust to compensate.

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