Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Black Sesame Seed

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

Black sesame seed is defined by the unmistakable twin signatures of sesame and seed, but beneath its bitter surface lies a nuanced symphony of subtle flavour notes: burnt, porcini, and even hints of petrichor that give it remarkable depth. And the true alchemy of the kitchen begins when we seek out partners that allow these individual notes to truly sing, to harmonise in unexpected and delightful ways.

To chart these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, each deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, pinpointing the notes that best complement this ingredient’s profile. Our exploration reveals, for instance, how the pungent, spicy capsaicin in Sriracha can infuse with black sesame seed, and how cayenne pepper's capsaicin notes forge a beautiful synergy with its roasted aroma.

An ingredient's flavour profile is determined by its core characteristics (e.g. maillard, earthy, and floral) enhanced by layers of subtle aroma notes (outer bars). When pairing ingredients, aim for a mix of core traits to build balance, and select complementary aroma notes to create harmony.

The Flavour Code

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 Sesame Notes

Our analysis shows that the flavour of sesame is strongly associated with the flavour of chilli. This suggests we should look for ingredients with a hot flavour, such as cayenne pepper, when pairing with the sesame notes of black sesame seed.

The recipes below provide inspiration for pairing black sesame seed with cayenne pepper.

Harmonious Flavours Of Black Sesame Seed

Just as our analysis highlighted that sesame and hot flavours frequently pair together, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavour notes present in black sesame seed. For instance, the seedy flavours of black sesame seed are strongly associated with lactic acid and butyric flavours.

The aroma notes linked to the various notes of black sesame seed can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

Matching Flavour Profiles

The flavour profile of Sriracha offers many of the aroma accents complementary to black sesame seed, including capsaicin and garlic aroma accents. Because the flavour profile of Sriracha has many of the of the features that are complementary to black sesame seed, they are likely to pair very well together.

The chart above shows the unique profile of Sriracha across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with black sesame seed.

Recipes That Pair Black Sesame Seed With Sriracha

Linked Flavour Notes

Looking at the aroma notes that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of black sesame seed, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.

The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of black sesame seed, 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 black sesame seed.

What To Drink With Black Sesame Seed

The garlic notes in l' una rossa make it a perfect pairing with black sesame seed. Likewise, the capsaicin flavours in chorizo-infused beer create a match made in heaven. Explore a variety of ingredients below that beautifully complement the unique character of black sesame seed below.

Which Fruit Go With Black Sesame Seed?

Choose fruit that resonate with its nuttiness or infuse with its roasted aroma. Red bell pepper offers vibrant, clean counterpoints, its verdant freshness lifting the palate. Avocado add a gentle, oniony brightness, while cherry tomato introduces a sophisticated, anise-tinged elegance.

Alternatively, embrace fruit that harmonise with black sesame seed's sweetness. The addition of quince, with its subtle malic notes, can complement the molasses beautifully. Green apple bridges earthiness and citrus zest, while wild strawberry lends a crisp tartness.

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., Black sesame seed), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.