Why it works: Grapefruit and grape work together. They rank in the top 8% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 79 recipes. Both carry 1-p-menthene-8-thiol, which smells grapefruit. The science ↓
Mormon Champagne
16 servingsIngredients
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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 3 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| White Grape Juice | 1/2 cup (76g) | 62 |
| Grapefruit | 1/2 fruit (123g) | 52 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
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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Grapefruit + grapetop 8% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together79 recipes
Shared aroma: 1-p-menthene-8-thiol (grapefruit).
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