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
Ingredients
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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 4 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Biscuit | 1 medium (45g) | 166 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 110 |
| Mozzarella Cheese | 1 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.
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Olive + parmesan cheesetop 10% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together4,233 recipes
Shared aroma: ethyl isobutyrate (fruity, ethereal).
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Biscuit + olivetop 12% of all pairsSmell alikestrongCooked together153 recipes
Shared aroma: nonanal (fat, citrus).
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Salami + parmesan cheesetop 17% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together46 recipes
Shared aroma: ethyl butyrate (apple, fruity).
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Salami + olivetop 18% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together139 recipes
Shared aroma: ethyl butyrate (apple, fruity).
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Biscuit + parmesan cheesetop 20% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together61 recipes
Shared aroma: nonanal (fat, citrus).
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