Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Alchermes

Unlock the perfect flavour pairings for Alchermes according to data science. Explore unique recipes and discover the hidden mathematics of flavour.

Alchermes are marked by the distinctive flavours of cinnamon and clove, yet its initial bitterness is only the overtone. Beneath lies a complex tapestry of delicate blossom, whispers of vanilla, and the rich floral aroma of rose. These are the notes that lend it such remarkable, resonant depth. Understanding how these layered flavours work together is the secret to unlocking Alchermes's pairing potential.

To illuminate these harmonies, we embarked on an ambitious journey, analysing thousands of ingredients. Each was meticulously deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, allowing us to pinpoint precisely which notes complement in both classic and unexpected ways. Our analysis reveals, for example, how mixed berries's mellic tones lift Alchermes, and how peach preserve's mellic notes create a surprising synergy with its fragrant spiciness.

An ingredient's flavour stems from its core characteristics, such as spice, floral, or acidic, combined with layers of subtle flavour notes (outer bars). For a balanced dish, pair ingredients with a variety of core flavours, and choose complementary aroma notes for harmony.

Flavour Pairing Method

To understand how flavour notes harmonise, we analysed more than 50,000 popular ingredient combinations. By exploring these pairings, we identified specific flavour notes that frequently occur together, indicating they share a harmonious relationship.

The Flavours That Harmonise With Cinnamon Notes

Our analysis shows that the flavour of cinnamon is strongly associated with the flavour of honey. This suggests we should look for ingredients with a honeyed flavour, such as peach preserve, when pairing with the cinnamonic aroma accents of Alchermes.

The recipe below provides inspiration for pairing Alchermes with peach preserve.

Harmonious Flavours Of Alchermes

Just as our analysis reveals that cinnamon and honeyed flavour notes harmonise, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavours present in Alchermes. Similarly, the clove-like flavours of Alchermes frequently pair with hay and pear-like notes.

The aroma notes complementing the various aroma accents of Alchermes can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

Matching Flavour Profiles

The flavour profile of mixed berries offers many of the notes complementary to Alchermes, including honey and plum aroma notes. Because the flavour profile of mixed berries has many of the of the features that are complementary to Alchermes, they are likely to pair very well together.

The chart above shows the unique profile of mixed berries across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with Alchermes.

Recipes That Pair Alchermes With Mixed Berries

Linked Flavour Notes

Looking at the aromas that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of Alchermes, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.

The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of Alchermes, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the aromas complementary to Alchermes.

What To Drink With Alchermes

The malic notes in frascati make it a perfect pairing with alchermes. Likewise, the malic flavours in dry cider create a match made in heaven. Explore a variety of ingredients below that beautifully complement the unique character of alchermes below.

How Flavonomics Works

We've pioneered a unique, data-driven approach to decode the intricate art of flavour pairing. Our goal is to move beyond intuition and uncover the science of why certain ingredients harmonise beautifully. This rigorous methodology allows us to provide you with insightful and reliable pairing recommendations.

Our analysis begins with over 50,000 carefully selected recipes from acclaimed chefs like Galton Blackiston, Marcello Tully, and Pierre Lambinon. This premium dataset ensures our model distils genuine culinary excellence and creativity.

Each ingredient from these recipes is deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, creating a unique numerical "flavour fingerprint." This quantification allows us to apply advanced analytical methods to identify complex patterns between flavour notes.

We identify popular ingredient combinations that frequently appear in our recipe database. Regression analysis is then performed on these pairings to statistically validate and pinpoint truly harmonious flavours.

These insights drive our predictive model, which allows us to take any ingredient (e.g., Alchermes), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.