Why it works: Bread and mozzarella cheese work together. They rank in the top 17% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 54 recipes. Both carry decanal, which smells soap, orange peel. The science ↓
Pepperoni Bread
6 to 12 rollsIngredients
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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 2 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 85 |
| Bread | 1 slice (30g) white | 79 |
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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Bread + mozzarella cheesetop 17% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together54 recipes
Shared aroma: decanal (soap, orange peel).
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