Why it works: Cream and cinnamon are a kitchen classic. They rank in the top 28% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 4,510 recipes. Both carry 2-heptanol, which smells bitter, floral. The science ↓
Easy Chai Popsicles Recipe
6 (2-ounce) ice popsIngredients
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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 2 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Cream | 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy | 51 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
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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Cream + cinnamontop 28% of all pairsSmell alikelowCooked together4,510 recipes
Shared aroma: 2-heptanol (bitter, floral).
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