Pistachio paste

See how Pistachio paste affects ice cream through its composition, freezing point depression (FPDF/PAC), and sweetness (POD).

Composition

Pistachio paste is made up of 1% water, 50% fat, 0% sugars, and 0% alcohol.

Water
1%
Fat
50%
Sugars
0%
Alcohol
0%
Total solids

99%

Freezing properties

Certain ingredients lower the freezing point of water, which is what makes ice cream soft and scoopable.

Learn more about freezing point depression

Freezing point depression factor
(Also known as PAC)

3%

Similar to 3 g of sucrose dissolved in 100g of water

Sweetness

Pistachio paste is 0% as sweet as table sugar.

Relative sweetness
(Also known as POD)

0%

Nutrition

Pistachio paste has 580 kcal per 100g.

Calories580 kcal
Total fat50 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein0 g