Why it works: Rice and chocolate work together. They rank in the top 19% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 509 recipes. Both carry 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline, which smells popcorn, roasted. The science ↓
Smore Rice Krispie Treats
Serves 24Ingredients
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Rice | 1 cup cooked (158g) white | 206 |
| Chocolate | 1 oz (28g) semisweet | 155 |
| Marshmallow | 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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Rice + chocolatetop 19% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together509 recipes
Shared aroma: 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline (popcorn, roasted).
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