Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Devon Red Cider

Discover the best flavour pairings for Devon red cider based on data analysis of thousands of recipes. Find perfect ingredient matches & delicious recipes.

Devon red cider instantly conjures the embrace of sour apple and the kiss of tannin, yet its initial sweetness is only the opening note. Beneath lies a sophisticated tapestry of delicate blossom, hints of honey, and the warm sweetness of caramel that give it remarkable depth. The key to a beautiful combination lies in understanding how these accents interact and 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 exploration reveals, for instance, how the earthy, green 2-isobutyl-3-methoxypyrazine in paprika can infuse with Devon red cider, and how red chilli's capsicum notes forge a beautiful synergy with its crisp tartness.

An ingredient's flavour stems from its core characteristics, such as acidic, floral, or earthy, 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.

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 Malic Notes

Our analysis reveals a strong connection between sour apple and bell pepper flavours. Since Devon red cider has a distinct malic flavour, try pairing it with the capsicum flavours of red chilli.

The recipe below provides inspiration for pairing Devon red cider with red chilli.

Harmonious Flavours Of Devon Red Cider

Just as our analysis revealed that sour apple and hoppy flavours frequently pair together, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavours present in Devon red cider. For instance, the tannic notes of Devon red cider are strongly associated with mouldy and burnt notes.

The aroma accents associated with the various notes of Devon red cider can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

Matching Flavour Profiles

The flavour profile of paprika offers many of the aromas complementary to Devon red cider, including capsicum and thyme aromas. Because the flavour profile of paprika has many of the of the features that are complementary to Devon red cider, they are likely to pair very well together.

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

Linked Flavour Notes

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

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

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