Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Goji Berry
Analysing hundreds of thousands of recipes uncovers goji berry's optimal flavour pairings.
Goji berry is defined by the unmistakable flavours of lychee and raisin, but beneath its bitterness lies a complex symphony of subtle flavour notes, such as honey, sugar, and blossom, that give it remarkable depth. The key to finding the perfect pairing for goji berry is understanding how these notes harmonise.
To map these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, breaking each one down across 150 flavour dimensions, identifying which notes complement and contrast. Our analysis reveals, for example, how five-spice powder's eugenolic tones ground goji berry, and how cocoa powder's javaine notes create a surprising synergy with its clean sweetness.
Flavour Profile Of Goji Berry Across 150 Dimensions Of Flavour
An ingredient's flavour stems from its core characteristics, such as nectarous, floral, or acidic, 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.
The Art of Flavour Pairing
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.
Our analysis shows that the flavour of sugar is strongly associated with the flavour of coffee. This suggests we should look for ingredients with a coffee-like flavour, such as cocoa powder, when pairing with the sugary aroma notes of goji berry.
The recipe below provides inspiration for pairing goji berry with cocoa powder.
Harmonious Flavours Of Goji Berry
Just as our analysis revealed that sugar and tea-like flavours are often associated, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavour notes present in goji berry. For instance, the blossom flavours of goji berry are strongly associated with clove-like and cinnamonic notes.
The aroma accents associated with the various aroma accents of goji berry can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.
Flavour Profile Of Goji Berry And Its Complementary Flavour Notes
Matching Flavour Profiles
The flavour profile of five-spice powder offers many of the notes complementary to goji berry, including clove and cinnamon aromas. Because the flavour profile of five-spice powder has many of the of the features that are complementary to goji berry, they are likely to pair very well together.
Prominent Flavour Notes Of Five-spice Powder Are Represented By Longer Bars
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 goji berry.
Recipes That Pair Goji Berry With Five-spice Powder
Linked Flavour Notes
Looking at the aromas that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of goji berry, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.
The Flavour Notes That Harmonise With Goji Berry And The Ingredients That Share Some Of These Notes
Goji berry's Strongest Flavours
Complementary Flavours
Ingredients with Complementary Flavours
Flavour groups:
Nectarous
Acidic
Floral
Herbal
Vegetal
Maillard
Earthy
Carnal
The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of goji berry, 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 goji berry.
What To Drink With Goji Berry
The gentian notes in bitter make it a perfect pairing with goji berry. Likewise, the coffee flavours in black americano coffee create a match made in heaven. Explore a variety of ingredients below that beautifully complement the unique character of goji berry below.
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