Almond paste
View the composition, freezing properties (FPDF, PAC), and relative sweetness (POD) of this ingredient.
Composition
Almond paste is made up of 14.1% water, 27.7% fat, 36.2% sugars, and 0% alcohol.
| Water | 14.1% |
| Fat | 27.7% |
| Sugars | 36.2% |
| Alcohol | 0% |
Total solids
85.9%
Freezing properties
Certain ingredients lower the freezing point of water, which is what makes ice cream soft and scoopable.
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Freezing point depression factor
(Also known as PAC)
36.3%
Similar to 36.3 g of sucrose dissolved in 100g of water
Sweetness
Almond paste is 36.2% as sweet as table sugar.
Relative sweetness
(Also known as POD)
36.2%
Nutrition
Almond paste has 458 kcal per 100g. These calories are derived from 36.2 g of sugars, 27.7 g of fat, 47.8 g of carbohydrates, and 9 g of protein.
| Energy | 458 kcal |
| Fat | 27.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 47.8 g |
| Sugars | 36.2 g |
| Fiber | 4.8 g |
| Protein | 9 g |