Why it works: Cream cheese and sauce work together. They rank in the top 24% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 461 recipes. Both carry decanoic acid, which smells soapy, waxy. The science ↓
Smoked Mullet Spread
36 servingsIngredients
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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 2 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Cream Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 99 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
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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Cream cheese + saucetop 24% of all pairsSmell alikelowCooked together461 recipes
Shared aroma: decanoic acid (soapy, waxy).
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