Why it works: Provolone cheese and swiss cheese share more aroma than cooks usually use. They rank in the top 1% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 18 recipes. Both carry ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, which smells fruity, apple. The science ↓
Antipasto Squares
10 servingsIngredients
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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 7 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pork | 100g cooked | 242 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 110 |
| Swiss Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 108 |
| Provolone Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 100 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 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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Provolone cheese + swiss cheesetop 1% of all pairsSmell alikestrongCooked together18 recipes
Shared aroma: ethyl 2-methylbutyrate (fruity, apple).
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Provolone cheese + parmesan cheesetop 1% of all pairsSmell alikestrongCooked together90 recipes
Shared aroma: ethyl 2-methylbutyrate (fruity, apple).
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Swiss cheese + parmesan cheesetop 1% of all pairsSmell alikestrongCooked together151 recipes
Shared aroma: ethyl 2-methylbutyrate (fruity, apple).
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Provolone cheese + salamitop 8% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together59 recipes
Shared aroma: ethyl butyrate (apple, fruity).
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Ham + swiss cheesetop 12% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together22 recipes
Shared aroma: 2,3,5-trimethylpyrazine (cocoa, roasted).
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