Why it works: Sugar and cheese are a kitchen classic. They rank in the top 36% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 1,387 recipes. Both carry 2-nonenal, which smells fatty, green. The science ↓
Italian-Style Strawberry Shortcake
12 servingsIngredients
Directions
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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
Counts 4 of 6 ingredients. The other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and add nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume: 4 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Mascarpone | 2 tbsp (28g) | 120 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Strawberry | 1 cup (152g) | 49 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Topping | not in our table | 0 |
| Cake | not in our table | 0 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
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The flavor team
The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.
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Sugar + cheesetop 36% of all pairsSmell alikelowCooked together1,387 recipes
Shared aroma: 2-nonenal (fatty, green).
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