Why it works: Papaya and vinegar work together. They rank in the top 17% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 42 recipes. Both carry isoamyl acetate, which smells banana, pear. The science ↓
Papaya Salad
Ingredients
Directions
Peel the papaya, cutting it in half, then discarding the seeds. Then sliced the papaya flesh into small thin pieces or grate the papaya flesh. The pieces are then dressed in vinegar and salt.
Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
Counts 2 of 3 ingredients. The other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and add nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume: 2 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Papaya | 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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Papaya + vinegartop 17% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together42 recipes
Shared aroma: isoamyl acetate (banana, pear).
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