Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Frappato

Top flavour pairings and Frappato recipes, revealed through the hidden methmatics of flavour.

Frappato instantly conjures the embrace of raspberry and the kiss of blossom, but beneath its sourness lies a complex symphony of subtle flavour notes, such as blackberry, cherry, and hints of hibiscus that contribute remarkable depth. The alchemy of the kitchen unfolds when we pair Frappato with ingredients that let these nuances sing.

To map these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, breaking each one down across 150 flavour dimensions, identifying which notes complement and contrast. Our exploration reveals, for instance, how the warm, spicy eugenol in five-spice powder can infuse with Frappato, and how double cream's beurreux notes forge a beautiful synergy with its bright sweetness.

An ingredient's flavour comes from its core characteristics, like floral, herbal, and acidic, combined with its unique aroma notes (outer bars). When pairing ingredients, aim to include a broad variety of core characteristics for a balanced dish. And choose aroma notes that complement each other for a harmonious combination.

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 Raspberry Notes

Our analysis shows that the flavour of raspberry is strongly associated with the flavour of butter. This suggests we should look for ingredients with a buttery flavour, such as double cream, when pairing with the berry-like notes of Frappato.

The recipes below provide inspiration for pairing Frappato with double cream.

Harmonious Flavours Of Frappato

Just as our analysis revealed that raspberry and beefy flavours harmonise well, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavour notes present in Frappato. For instance, the blossom notes of Frappato are strongly associated with milky and clove-like accents.

The notes associated with the various accents of Frappato can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

Matching Flavour Profiles

The flavour profile of five-spice powder offers many of the aroma accents complementary to Frappato, including clove and cinnamon aroma notes. Because the flavour profile of five-spice powder has many of the of the features that are complementary to Frappato, they are likely to pair very well together.

The chart above shows the unique profile of five-spice powder across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with Frappato.

Recipes That Pair Frappato With Five-spice Powder

Linked Flavour Notes

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

The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of Frappato, 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 Frappato.

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