Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Mince

Exquisite mince flavour pairings and recipes, revealed through data science.
Mince immediately conjures the evocative embrace of glutamate and the bracing kiss of protease, woven with delicate hints of iron, char, and black pepper, contributing remarkable depth. The artistry of the kitchen unfolds when we pair mince with ingredients that let these nuances sing.
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 exploration reveals, for instance, how the herbal, warm thymol in bouquet garni can awaken mince, and how bay leaf's laurelled notes forge a beautiful synergy with its savoury richness.
Flavour Profile Of Mince Across 150 Dimensions Of Flavour
Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Mince: Glutamic, Proteolytic, Iron, Poivre, Charred, Bovine, Adipose, Caramel, Sulfurous, Copper, Onion, Poultry, Gamey
An ingredient's flavour profile is determined by its core characteristics (e.g. maillard, carnal, and earthy) 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.
The Flavour Code
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 Glutamic Notes
Strength of Association Between Flavours
The flavours most associated with glutamic notes are: Bay leaf, Thyme, Basil, Leafy, Sage, Grassy, Rosemary, Starch, Capsicum, Capsaicin, Mustard, Wheat, Brassica, Oaky, Cucumber.
Our analysis shows that the flavour of glutamate is strongly associated with the flavour of bay leaf. This suggests we should look for ingredients with a bay leaf flavour when pairing with the glutamic notes of mince.
The recipes below provide inspiration for pairing mince with bay leaf.
Harmonious Flavours Of Mince
Just as our analysis revealed that glutamate and bay leaf notes combine harmoniously, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavour notes present in mince. For instance, the fermented proteins flavours of mince are strongly associated with pea-ish and wheaty notes.
The aromas linked to the various aroma accents of mince can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.
Flavour Profile Of Mince And Its Complementary Flavour Notes
Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Mince: Glutamic, Proteolytic, Iron, Poivre, Charred, Bovine, Adipose, Caramel, Sulfurous, Copper, Onion, Poultry, Gamey
Matching Flavour Profiles
The flavour profile of bouquet garni offers many of the aroma notes complementary to mince, including thyme and bay leaf aroma notes. Because the flavour profile of bouquet garni has many of the of the features that are complementary to mince, they are likely to pair very well together.
Prominent Flavour Notes Of Bouquet Garni Are Represented By Longer Bars
Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Bouquet garni: Resinous, Camphor, Thyme, Basil, Bay leaf, Tea-Like, Grassy, Chlorophyll, Astringent, Tannic, Balsam, Menthol, Fennel
The chart above shows the unique profile of bouquet garni across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with mince.
Recipes That Pair Mince With Bouquet Garni
Linked Flavour Notes
Looking at the aroma accents that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of mince, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.
Mince's Harmonious Flavours And Complementary Ingredients
Mince's Strongest Flavours
Complementary Flavours
Ingredients with Complementary Flavours
Flavour groups:
Nectarous
Acidic
Floral
Herbal
Spice
Vegetal
Earthy
Woody
Carnal
The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of mince, 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 mince.
What To Drink With Mince
The bay leaf notes in carmenere make it a perfect pairing with mince. Likewise, the violet flavours in crème de violette create a match made in heaven. Explore a variety of ingredients below that beautifully complement the unique character of mince below.
Which Fruit Go With Mince?
Choose fruit that anchor its savoryness or lift its metallic character. Grape tomato and plum tomato offer vibrant, clean counterpoints, their verdant freshness lifting the palate. Cherry tomato add a gentle, oniony brightness, while red bell pepper introduces a sophisticated, anise-tinged elegance.
Alternatively, embrace fruit that harmonise with mince's metallicity. The addition of green tomato, with its subtle solanum notes, can complement the iron beautifully, while avocado lends a fresh leafiness.
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., Mince), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.
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