Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Guacamole
Unlock the perfect flavour pairings for guacamole according to data science. Explore unique recipes and discover the hidden mathematics of flavour.
Guacamole immediately conjures the embrace of garlic and the kiss of grass, but beneath its salty surface lies a nuanced symphony of subtle flavour notes: coriander, tomato, and even hints of bell pepper, giving it remarkable depth. Understanding how these elements interplay is the secret to unlocking guacamole's pairing potential.
To chart these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, each deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, pinpointing the notes that best complement this ingredient’s profile. Our findings reveal, for instance, how clam juice's iodine-like tones can enrich guacamole, or how duck fat's adipose notes create an unexpectedly harmonious bridge with the pungent aroma.
Flavour Profile Of Guacamole Across 150 Dimensions Of Flavour
Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Guacamole: Allicin, Grassy, Coriander seed, Tomatoey, Cucumber, Capsicum, Hoppy, Eucalyptol, Olivey, Pine, Coconut, Citric, Bergamot, Capsaicin, Oleic, Celery, Basil, Sulfurous, Adipose, Buttery, Thyme, Sage, Ginger, Lavender, Chlorophyll, Pea, Saline, Potato, Rice, Grapefruit, Neroli, Jasmine, Tea-Like
An ingredient's flavour profile is determined by its core characteristics (e.g. vegetal, herbal, 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 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 Garlic Notes
Strength of Association Between Flavours
The flavours most associated with garlic notes are: Fatty, Starch, Peaty, Seaweed, Rice, Petrichor, Parsnip, Penicillium, Walnut, Pea, Asparagus, Seedy, Porcine, Potato, Resin.
Our analysis reveals a strong connection between garlic and animal fat flavours. Since guacamole has a distinct garlicy flavour, try pairing it with the fatty flavours of duck fat.
The recipe below provides inspiration for pairing guacamole with duck fat.
Harmonious Flavours Of Guacamole
Just as our analysis showed that garlic and fatty flavour notes are harmonious, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavour notes present in guacamole. Similarly, the grassy notes of guacamole frequently pair with oystery and briney flavours.
The notes complementing the various accents of guacamole can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.
Flavour Profile Of Guacamole And Its Complementary Flavour Notes
Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Guacamole: Allicin, Grassy, Coriander seed, Tomatoey, Cucumber, Capsicum, Hoppy, Eucalyptol, Olivey, Pine, Coconut, Citric, Bergamot, Capsaicin, Oleic, Celery, Basil, Sulfurous, Adipose, Buttery, Thyme, Sage, Ginger, Lavender, Chlorophyll, Pea, Saline, Potato, Rice, Grapefruit, Neroli, Jasmine, Tea-Like
Matching Flavour Profiles
The flavour profile of clam juice offers many of the aroma notes complementary to guacamole, including oyster and saline aroma notes. Because the flavour profile of clam juice has many of the of the features that are complementary to guacamole, they are likely to pair very well together.
Prominent Flavour Notes Of Clam Juice Are Represented By Longer Bars
Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Clam juice: Oyster, Oceanic, Saline, Fishy, Copper, Glutamic, Flint, Seaweed, Proteolytic, Porcini, Tomatoey, Brassica, Corn, Asparagus, Iron, Gamey, Thyme
The chart above shows the unique profile of clam juice across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with guacamole.
Recipes That Pair Guacamole With Clam Juice
Linked Flavour Notes
Looking at the aroma notes that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of guacamole, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.
Guacamole's Harmonious Flavours And Complementary Ingredients
Guacamole's Strongest Flavours
Complementary Flavours
Ingredients with Complementary Flavours
Flavour groups:
Acidic
Herbal
Spice
Vegetal
Maillard
Earthy
Woody
Carnal
The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of guacamole, 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 guacamole.
What To Drink With Guacamole
The asparagus notes in pecorino make it a perfect pairing with guacamole. Likewise, the oyster flavours in greek white create a match made in heaven. Explore a variety of ingredients below that beautifully complement the unique character of guacamole below.
Which Spices Go With Guacamole?
Choose spices that resonate with its brightness or embrace its medicinal aroma. Ancho chilli offers vibrant, clean counterpoints, its verdant freshness lifting the palate. Guajillo chilli add a gentle, oniony brightness, while chilli powder introduces a sophisticated, anise-tinged elegance.
Alternatively, embrace spices that harmonise with guacamole's greenness. The addition of paprika, with its subtle asparagus notes, can complement the tomato beautifully. Nutmeg bridges earthiness and citrus zest, while chilli lends a green vegetal notes.
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., Guacamole), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.
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