Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Raisin

Raisin

Discover the best flavour pairings for raisin based on data analysis of thousands of recipes. Find perfect ingredient matches & delicious recipes.

Raisin immediately conjures the evocative embrace of beta-damascenone and the bracing kiss of violet, but beneath its sweet surface lies a nuanced symphony of subtle flavour notes: molasses, cherry, and even hints of rancio that give it remarkable depth. The key to an exceptional pairing lies in recognising how these elements harmonise and interact.

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 cooking apple's malic tones cut through raisin, and how cinnamon's cinnamaldehyde notes create a surprising synergy with its dried-fruit sweetness.

Flavour Profile Of Raisin Across 150 Dimensions Of Flavour

Flavour notes evoked by raisin

Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Raisin: Raisin, Violet, Molasses, Cherry, Ficus, Oxidized, Plum, Burnt, Caramel, Parsnip, Asparagus, Ginger, Coconut, Maple, Brettanomyces, Tea-Like, Butyric, Elderflower, Safranal, Chamomile, Thyme, Sage, Bay leaf, Rosemary, Tomatoey, Sotolon, Allspice, Walnut, Gentian, Hay, Almond, Porcini, Peach, Acetic, Apricot, Potato, Maltol, Lychee, Tobacco, Sugary, Honeyed


Hover over the bars in chart above to identify the flavour notes of raisin

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

Unlocking Flavour Combinations


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 Raisin Notes

Strength of Association Between Flavours

The flavours most associated with raisin notes are: Cinnamon, Malic, Clove, Astringent, Pear, Pimenta, Mossy, Pine, Banana, Bay leaf, Chanterelle, Rosemary, Hoppy, Cedar, Dried Porcini.

Our analysis reveals a strong connection between raisin and cinnamon flavours. Since raisin has a distinct raisin flavour, try pairing it with the cinnamonic flavours of cinnamon.

The recipes below provide inspiration for pairing raisin with cinnamon.

  • Cookies au cacao et aux raisins
    Académie du Goût

    Les cookies... Ces petits biscuits venus d'Amérique si simples à réaliser et faisant toujours l'unanimité. On peut y mettre tout ce que l'on aime. Ici une pâte au chocolat et quelques raisins secs et le tour est joué. Un passage au four plus tard et vous pourrez les déguster encore tiède.
  • Raisin Bran Muffins Recipe
    Serious Eats

    I love the hearty taste and texture of whole grain flour plus an extra dose of bran, which makes these muffins as cozy as a cable knit sweater. Don't be alarmed by the seemingly outrageous quantity of cinnamon: Its flavor is diluted to a gentle back note by the sheer volume of the muffin batter. I like to finish these muffins with a sprinkling of f...

    • Harmonious Flavours Of Raisin


    Just as our analysis revealed that raisin and cinnamonic notes combine harmoniously, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the notes present in raisin. For instance, the violic notes of raisin are strongly associated with vinegary and coriander flavours.

    The notes linked to the various accents of raisin can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

    Flavour Profile Of Raisin And Its Complementary Flavour Notes

    Flavour notes evoked by raisin

    Flavours complementary to raisin

    Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Raisin: Raisin, Violet, Molasses, Cherry, Ficus, Oxidized, Plum, Burnt, Caramel, Parsnip, Asparagus, Ginger, Coconut, Maple, Brettanomyces, Tea-Like, Butyric, Elderflower, Safranal, Chamomile, Thyme, Sage, Bay leaf, Rosemary, Tomatoey, Sotolon, Allspice, Walnut, Gentian, Hay, Almond, Porcini, Peach, Acetic, Apricot, Potato, Maltol, Lychee, Tobacco, Sugary, Honeyed


    Hover over the bars in chart above to identify the flavour notes of raisin

    Matching Flavour Profiles


    The flavour profile of cooking apple offers many of the notes complementary to raisin, including malic and banana aromas. Because the flavour profile of cooking apple has many of the of the features that are complementary to raisin, they are likely to pair very well together.

    Prominent Flavour Notes Of Cooking Apple Are Represented By Longer Bars

    Flavour notes evoked by cooking apple

    Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Cooking apple: Malic, Pear, Banana, Astringent, Grassy, Raspberry, Hibiscus, Blackberry


    Hover over the bars in chart above to identify the flavour notes of cooking apple

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


    Recipes That Pair Raisin With Cooking Apple


  • Gluten-free mince pies with damson and cobnuts
    Great British Chefs

    Gluten-free needn’t mean fun-free this Christmas. Victoria Glass shows us how there’s no reason to miss out on any of the festive classics just because wheat’s off your menu.
  • Dutch appeltaart recipe
    The Telegraph

    The recipe comes from Anja Baak, who set up Great Glen Charcuterie. Her green peppercorn salami features heavily at Aran, and she dutifully wrote her family recipe by hand when I wanted to recreate a Dutch appeltaart for the bakery. Prep time: 1 hour, plus a few hours chilling time | Cooking time: 1 hour Eight For the almond layer Recipe from Aran...

    • Linked Flavour Notes


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

    Raisin's Harmonious Flavours And Complementary Ingredients

    Raisin's Strongest Flavours

    Complementary Flavours

    Ingredients with Complementary Flavours





    Flavour groups:


    Nectarous

    Acidic

    Floral

    Herbal

    Vegetal

    Earthy

    Woody

    Carnal

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


    What To Drink With Raisin


    The cinnamon notes in mulled cider make it a perfect pairing with raisin. Likewise, the malic flavours in cawston press apple and rhubarb juice create a match made in heaven. Explore a variety of ingredients below that beautifully complement the unique character of raisin below.




    Which Cheese Go With Raisin?


    For raisin, choose cheese that enrich its earthiness or enrich its acrid bitterness. Taleggio and goat cheese offer vibrant, clean counterpoints, their verdant freshness lifting the palate. Roquefort add a gentle, oniony brightness, while feta introduces a sophisticated, anise-tinged elegance.

    Alternatively, embrace cheese that harmonise with raisin's herbalness. The addition of cotija, with its subtle asparagus notes, can complement the chamomile beautifully, while grana padano lends an animalic richness.

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


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