Why it works: Chocolate and banana work together. They rank in the top 16% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 574 recipes. Both carry isoamyl acetate, which smells banana, pear. The science ↓
Toffee Banana Dippers
Serves 20Ingredients
Directions
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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
Counts 3 of 4 ingredients. The other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and add nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume: 3 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate | 1 oz (28g) semisweet | 155 |
| Banana | 1 medium (118g) | 105 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Toffee | 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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Chocolate + bananatop 16% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together574 recipes
Shared aroma: isoamyl acetate (banana, pear).
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