Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Fig Purée

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

Fig purée immediately conjures the evocative embrace of fig and the kiss of raisin. But look beneath its obvious sweetness and you'll discover a captivating symphony of softer notes, a whisper of caramel, a hint of molasses, and subtle accents reminiscent of honey that contribute remarkable depth. Understanding how these elements interplay is the secret to unlocking truly exceptional pairings.

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 findings reveal, for instance, how venison's ferrous tones can ground fig purée, or how juniper berry's cedrine notes create an unexpectedly harmonious bridge with the fig sweetness.

An ingredient's flavour profile is determined by its core characteristics (e.g. floral, nectarous, and acidic) 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.

Flavour Pairing Method

To understand exactly which flavours harmonise, we compiled a database of over 50,000 ingredient pairings commonly used in cooking. We then analysed these pairings, identifying the specific flavour notes that frequently appear together.

The Flavours That Harmonise With Ficus Notes

Our analysis reveals a strong connection between fig and cedar flavours. Since fig purée has a distinct ficus flavour, try pairing it with the cedar flavours of juniper berry.

The recipe below provides inspiration for pairing fig purée with juniper berry.

Harmonious Flavours Of Fig Purée

Just as our analysis indicated that fig and cedar flavours are often combined, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavour notes present in fig purée. E.g. the raisin notes of fig purée are often used with allspice-like and chanterelle notes.

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

Matching Flavour Profiles

The flavour profile of venison offers many of the notes complementary to fig purée, including ferrous and gamey aroma notes. Because the flavour profile of venison has many of the of the features that are complementary to fig purée, they are likely to pair very well together.

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

Linked Flavour Notes

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

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

What To Drink With Fig Purée

The cedar notes in lemonade make it a perfect pairing with fig purée. Likewise, the clove flavours in falernum create a match made in heaven. Explore a variety of ingredients below that beautifully complement the unique character of fig purée 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., Fig purée), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.