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Why it works: Olive and parmesan cheese are a kitchen classic. They rank in the top 10% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 4,233 recipes. Both carry ethyl isobutyrate, which smells fruity, ethereal. The science ↓

Italian Cheese Bombs

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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)

480Calories
19 gProtein
34 gFat
24 gCarbs
What these numbers assume: 4 portions
IngredientPortion assumedkcal
Biscuit1 medium (45g)166
Olive Oil1 tbsp (14g)119
Parmesan Cheese1 oz (28g)110
Mozzarella Cheese1 oz (28g)85

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.

  1. Olive + parmesan cheesetop 10% of all pairs
    Smell alikemoderate
    Cooked together4,233 recipes

    Shared aroma: ethyl isobutyrate (fruity, ethereal).

  2. Biscuit + olivetop 12% of all pairs
    Smell alikestrong
    Cooked together153 recipes

    Shared aroma: nonanal (fat, citrus).

  3. Salami + parmesan cheesetop 17% of all pairs
    Smell alikemoderate
    Cooked together46 recipes

    Shared aroma: ethyl butyrate (apple, fruity).

  4. Salami + olivetop 18% of all pairs
    Smell alikemoderate
    Cooked together139 recipes

    Shared aroma: ethyl butyrate (apple, fruity).

  5. Biscuit + parmesan cheesetop 20% of all pairs
    Smell alikemoderate
    Cooked together61 recipes

    Shared aroma: nonanal (fat, citrus).

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