Why it works: Vanilla and chocolate are a kitchen classic. They rank in the top 5% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 10,020 recipes. Both carry sotolon, which smells curry, maple. The science ↓
Sunbutter Brownies
Serves 4Ingredients
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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 7 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Chocolate | 1 oz (28g) semisweet | 155 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Maple Syrup | 1 tbsp (20ml) | 52 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp extract (4ml) | 12 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 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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Vanilla + chocolatetop 5% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together10,020 recipes
Shared aroma: sotolon (curry, maple).
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Maple syrup + vanillatop 13% of all pairsSmell alikelowCooked together752 recipes
Shared aroma: beta-damascenone (apple, rose).
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Maple syrup + apple cider vinegartop 15% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together48 recipes
Shared aroma: sotolon (curry, maple).
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Maple syrup + chocolatetop 15% of all pairsSmell alikelowCooked together258 recipes
Shared aroma: furaneol (caramel, strawberry).
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Apple cider vinegar + chocolatetop 21% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together28 recipes
Shared aroma: isoamyl acetate (banana, fruity).
Ranks compare each pair with 20,000 random ingredient pairs on CompKitchen. How we score pairs
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How well each one fits the dish's main ingredients (egg, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, chocolate):
- Vanillathe original
- Pumpkinfits about as well
- Raspberryfits less well
- Pineapplefits less well
Fit is the average pairing score against egg, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, chocolate. Candidates are from the same food group and used in at least 100 recipes.
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