Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Sun-dried Tomato


Sun-dried tomato

Exquisite sun-dried tomato flavour pairings and recipes, revealed through data science.

Green sweetness and glutamic notes are at the forefront of sun-dried tomato's flavour profile, but identifying its perfect partner requires exploring its subtle nuances. We need to study the complex interplay of notes that reside within its bouquet, such as caramel, prosciutto, and hints of vinegar, and understand how the notes affect each other and which notes they go well with.

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 lamb's lettuce's leafy tones carry sun-dried tomato, and how anchovy's saline notes create a surprising synergy with its green sweetness.

Flavour Profile Of Sun-dried Tomato Across 150 Dimensions Of Flavour

Flavour notes evoked by sun-dried tomato

Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Sun-dried tomato: Tomatoey, Glutamic, Caramel, Proteolytic, Molasses, Raisin, Acetic, Balsam, Basil, Leather, Honeyed, Apricot, Thyme, Sage, Toasted, Maple, Ficus, Oxidized, Allicin, Poivre, Charred, Smoky, Sugary


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

Strength of Association Between Flavours

The flavours most associated with tomato notes are: Saline, Ovine, Oceanic, Seaweed, Fishy, Wheat, Ferrous, Proteolytic, Lactic, Oyster, Starch, Sage, Butyric, Thyme, Fatty.

Our analysis shows that the flavour of tomato is strongly associated with the flavour of brine. This suggests we should look for ingredients with a briney flavour, such as anchovy, when pairing with the tomatoey aromas of sun-dried tomato.

The recipes below provide inspiration for pairing sun-dried tomato with anchovy.

  • Harmonious Flavours Of Sun-dried Tomato


    Just as our ingredient analysis revealed that tomato and briney flavour notes combine harmoniously, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavour notes present in sun-dried tomato. For instance, the caramel flavours of sun-dried tomato are strongly associated with cabbagy and rosemary flavours.

    The notes linked to the various aromas of sun-dried tomato can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

    Flavour Profile Of Sun-dried Tomato And Its Complementary Flavour Notes

    Flavour notes evoked by sun-dried tomato

    Flavours complementary to sun-dried tomato

    Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Sun-dried tomato: Tomatoey, Glutamic, Caramel, Proteolytic, Molasses, Raisin, Acetic, Balsam, Basil, Leather, Honeyed, Apricot, Thyme, Sage, Toasted, Maple, Ficus, Oxidized, Allicin, Poivre, Charred, Smoky, Sugary


    Matching Flavour Profiles


    The flavour profile of lamb's lettuce offers many of the notes complementary to sun-dried tomato, including leafy and grassy aromas. Because the flavour profile of lamb's lettuce has many of the of the features that are complementary to sun-dried tomato, they are likely to pair very well together.

    Prominent Flavour Notes Of Lamb's Lettuce Are Represented By Longer Bars

    Flavour notes evoked by lamb's lettuce

    Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Lamb's lettuce: Chlorophyll, Grassy, Cucumber, Flint, Limestone, Malic, Walnut, Spinach, Lactic, Pea


    The chart above shows the unique profile of lamb's lettuce across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with sun-dried tomato.


    Recipes That Pair Sun-dried Tomato With Lamb's Lettuce


  • Linked Flavour Notes


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

    Sun-dried Tomato's Harmonious Flavours And Complementary Ingredients

    Sun-dried tomato's Strongest Flavours

    Complementary Flavours

    Ingredients with Complementary Flavours





    Flavour groups:


    Nectarous

    Acidic

    Herbal

    Spice

    Vegetal

    Maillard

    Earthy

    Woody

    Carnal

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


    What To Drink With Sun-dried Tomato


    The bay leaf notes in perricone make it a perfect pairing with sun-dried tomato. Likewise, the graphite flavours in faugères create a match made in heaven. Explore a variety of ingredients below that beautifully complement the unique character of sun-dried tomato below.




    Which Cheese Go With Sun-dried Tomato?


    Choose cheese that ground its sweetness or awaken its green sweetness. Feta and mozzarella di bufala campana offer vibrant, clean counterpoints, their verdant freshness lifting the palate. Sheep's cheese add a gentle, oniony brightness, while mozzarella introduces a sophisticated, anise-tinged elegance.

    Alternatively, embrace cheese that harmonise with sun-dried tomato's pininess. The addition of buffalo mozzarella, with its subtle adipose notes, can complement the balsam beautifully, while gruyère lends a mild creaminess.

    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., Sun-dried tomato), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.


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