Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Catalan Red

Exquisite Catalan red flavour pairings and recipes, revealed through data science.

Catalan red immediately conjures the embrace of resin and the kiss of gentian root, yet its initial bitterness is only the opening note. Beneath lies a sophisticated tapestry of subtle oak, hints of char, and the juicy aroma of plum, contributing remarkable depth. The key to finding the perfect pairing for Catalan red is understanding how these notes harmonise.

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 duck's ferrous tones ground Catalan red, and how Parmesan's glutamic notes create a surprising synergy with its turpentine sweetness.

An ingredient's flavour profile is determined by its core characteristics (e.g. herbal, vegetal, 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.

Unlocking Flavour Combinations

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 Resin Notes

Our analysis shows that the flavour of resin is strongly associated with the flavour of glutamate. This suggests we should look for ingredients with a glutamic flavour, such as Parmesan, when pairing with the resinous accents of Catalan red.

The recipes below provide inspiration for pairing Catalan red with Parmesan.

Harmonious Flavours Of Catalan Red

Just as our analysis showed that resin and glutamic flavour accents combine harmoniously, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavour notes present in Catalan red. For instance, the gentian flavours of Catalan red are strongly associated with rice-like and bergamot notes.

The accents linked to the various aroma accents of Catalan red can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

Matching Flavour Profiles

The flavour profile of duck offers many of the accents complementary to Catalan red, including ferrous and fatty aromas. Because the flavour profile of duck has many of the of the features that are complementary to Catalan red, they are likely to pair very well together.

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

Recipes That Pair Catalan Red With Duck

Linked Flavour Notes

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

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

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., Catalan red), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.