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  • Water
    water 100%
  • Strawberry
    water 90% · sugar 7% · fat 0.3%
  • Raspberry
    water 85% · sugar 5% · fat 0.5%
  • Blueberry
    water 84% · sugar 10% · fat 0.3%
  • Peach
    water 88% · sugar 9% · fat 0.2%
  • Apricot
    water 86% · sugar 9% · fat 0.4%
  • Mango
    water 83% · sugar 14% · fat 0.4%
  • Banana
    water 75% · sugar 20% · fat 0.3%
  • Pineapple
    water 86% · sugar 10% · fat 0.2%
  • Apple
    water 85% · sugar 10% · fat 0.3%
  • Lemon juice
    water 90% · sugar 2.5% · fat 0.3%
  • Orange juice
    water 88% · sugar 9% · fat 0.2%
  • Passion fruit
    water 73% · sugar 11% · fat 0.4%
  • Coconut pulp
    water 47% · sugar 6% · fat 33%
  • Avocado
    water 73% · sugar 0.7% · fat 15%
  • Melon
    water 90% · sugar 8% · fat 0.2%
  • Whole milk
    water 87% · sugar 4.8% · fat 3.6% · MSNF 9%
  • Skimmed milk
    water 91.1% · sugar 4.8% · fat 0.2% · MSNF 8.7%
  • Heavy cream 35%
    water 58% · sugar 3% · fat 35% · MSNF 6%
  • Light cream 20%
    water 70% · sugar 3.5% · fat 20% · MSNF 7%
  • Skimmed milk powder
    water 3% · sugar 52% · fat 1% · MSNF 95%
  • Whey protein
    water 4% · sugar 4% · fat 4% · MSNF 92%
  • Egg yolk
    water 50% · sugar 0.5% · fat 31%
  • Dark chocolate 70%
    water 1% · sugar 29% · fat 42%
  • Pistachio paste
    water 3% · sugar 8% · fat 53%
  • Hazelnut paste
    water 1% · sugar 10% · fat 60%
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder
    water 3% · sugar 1% · fat 22%
  • Instant coffee
    water 3% · fat 0.2%
  • Bourbon vanilla bean
    water 25% · fat 0.5%
  • Espresso coffee
    water 97.5% · sugar 0.2% · fat 0.2%
  • Coconut milk
    water 73% · sugar 2.5% · fat 18%
  • Desiccated coconut
    water 3% · sugar 7.5% · fat 65%
  • Sucrose
    sugar 100%
  • Dextrose monohydrate
    water 8% · sugar 92%
  • Fructose
    sugar 100%
  • Invert sugar
    water 23% · sugar 77%
  • Glucose syrup 40DE
    water 20% · sugar 80%
  • Maltodextrin
    water 5%
  • Honey
    water 20% · sugar 80%
  • Locust bean gum
    stabilizer 100%
  • Guar gum
    stabilizer 100%
  • Fruit gelato stabilizer
    stabilizer 100%
  • Pectin
    stabilizer 100%
  • Sodium alginate
    stabilizer 100%

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Balancing

Real-time check of all 9 physico-chemical metrics

Total water0.0%

Target: 60–64%

Total sugar0.0%

Target: 18–24%

Dextrose share of total sugar0.0%

Target: 10–20%

Total fat0.0%

Target: 8–12%

Stabilizer0.00%

Target: 0.3–0.5%

POD (sweetening power)0.0

Target: 16–22

PAC (anti-freezing power)0.0

Target: 27–32

MSNF (milk solids non-fat)0.0%

Target: 9–11%

Total solids0.0%

Target: 36–40%

Configure & Rebalance Homemade Artisanal Gelato Recipes

Found a gelato recipe online or in a book, but realized your pantry is missing technical ingredients like skimmed milk powder, dextrose, or invert sugar?

In authentic artisanal gelato, you cannot simply omit an ingredient or guess a substitution: skipping milk powder increases free water, while swapping sugar types drastically shifts sweetness and freezing point, turning your batch into rock-hard ice in a standard −18 °C (0 °F) home freezer.

The Perfect Gelato recipe configurator and rebalancer solves this: start from any recipe, substitute or add only what you have on hand, and instantly obtain exact batch weights tailored to your machine.

How Smart Recipe Rebalancing Works With Everyday Ingredients

Our calculation engine analyzes the molecular composition of over 38 raw ingredients (dairy, pure nut pastes, technical sugars, and stabilizers) and recalculates the mix in real time to keep all physical parameters in target ranges:

Swap sugars without sacrificing creamy texture

If a recipe calls for dextrose or glucose syrup and you only have sucrose or honey, the calculator adjusts PAC (Anti-Freezing Power) and POD (Sweetness Power) for soft scoopability without cloying sweetness.

Compensate for missing milk powder or cream

Using whole milk or cream with different fat percentages? The tool balances milk solids-not-fat (MSNF / SLNG) and total fats to prevent iciness or fat separation.

Manage fresh fruit and purees

Input the fruit you bought and balance total water and sugar content (Brix) for silky sorbets and fruit bases.

3 Simple Steps to Adapt Any Gelato Recipe

1

Select or load your base recipe

Choose a pre-balanced flavor (Fior di latte, Chocolate, Pistachio, Raspberry) or enter any recipe list found online from scratch.

2

Modify ingredients with what is in your pantry

Remove missing items and add your available alternatives, adjusting dosages in grams or ounces.

3

Check real-time compliance bars

Follow live indicators for Water, Sugars, Fats, MSNF, POD, and PAC: the tool shows exactly what to increase or decrease to hit golden ranges.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ingredient Substitutions (FAQ)

What happens if I omit skimmed milk powder from the recipe?

Skimmed milk powder provides dairy solids (proteins and lactose) without adding water. Omitting it increases free moisture, creating coarse ice crystals and an icy texture. The calculator helps compensate by adjusting other dairy liquids and fat ratios.

Can I use only table sugar (sucrose) if I don’t have dextrose?

Yes, but sucrose has a lower anti-freezing power than dextrose (PAC 100 vs 190). Using only sucrose makes gelato harder at −18 °C and overly sweet. Entering sucrose in the calculator will show you how to tweak liquid or fat ratios for ideal scoopability.

How do I substitute locust bean gum with other stabilizers?

Select alternatives like guar gum, tara gum, or commercial neutrals. The tool updates the recommended dosage (0.3%–0.5%) and notes whether hot or cold processing is required.