Why it works: Chocolate and pistachio work together. They rank in the top 12% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 209 recipes. Both carry nonanal, which smells fat, citrus. The science ↓
Pistachio & Cranberry White Chocolate Bark
1 lb. of barkIngredients
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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 3 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pistachio | 1 oz (28g / ~49 kernels) | 159 |
| Chocolate | 1 oz (28g) semisweet | 155 |
| Grape | 1/2 cup (76g) | 62 |
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 + pistachiotop 12% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together209 recipes
Shared aroma: nonanal (fat, citrus).
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