The mathematics
of flavour pairing

Discover data-backed ingredient combinations and recipe ideas through computational gastronomy.

8.8k
ingredients
mapped
150
flavour
dimensions
5m
harmonious
pairings
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Data-backedAutomated analysis augmented by human expertise
Multi-dimensionalDetailed flavour profiles capture the complexity of ingredients
Unexpected discoveriesFind surprising pairings you won't see elsewhere
Trusted byChefs, bartenders and curious cooks

In Season | September in Britain

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Approach | Multi-dimensional flavour analysis

We model ingredients across 150 dimensions of flavour, pinpointing the various facets that contribute to each ingredient's unique flavour profile. We use a combination of automated analysis and human expertise (through the engagement of Flavonomics users) to ensure the profiles are as accurate as possible.

Don't see an ingredient in our database? You can generate a new flavour profile, modelled in less than two minutes using our automated analytical pipeline.

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Services | Flavour insight

Flavonomics offers a range of flexible services to develop solutions relating to flavour data. We work with restaurants, food brands, and research labs. Partner with us to:

Create and refine menus and recipes
Develop innovative products
Use flavour insights to enhance marketing and branding

Why Most AI Gets Flavour Wrong

Where chefs would think carefully about the nuances of flavour, most AI will simply string together a sequence of words that seem coherent.

Ask ChatGPT “What pairs with Chenin Blanc?” and it recommends oysters, mussels, and scallops. It's predicting likely answers based on memorised textual patterns, so it offers conventional words associated with white wine.

Flavonomics understands flavour through an internal model of how ingredients actually taste. This allows us to explain why classic combinations work and discover novel pairings that no AI system has ever read about.