Why it works: Canola oil and pepper are a kitchen classic. They rank in the top 19% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 1,125 recipes. Both carry trans-2-nonenal, which smells cardboard, fatty. The science ↓
Spicy Crackers
Serves 20Ingredients
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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 4 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Ranch | 1 tbsp (15g) dressing | 73 |
| 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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Canola oil + peppertop 19% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together1,125 recipes
Shared aroma: trans-2-nonenal (cardboard, fatty).
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Canola oil + ranchtop 26% of all pairsSmell alikelowCooked together12 recipes
Shared aroma: linalool (floral, citrus).
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Pepper + ranchtop 29% of all pairsSmell alikelowCooked together189 recipes
Shared aroma: myrcene (balsamic, herbaceous).
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