Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Virgin Mary

Unlock the perfect flavour pairings for Virgin Mary according to data science. Explore unique recipes and discover the hidden mathematics of flavour.

Virgin Mary conjures the evocative embrace of tomato and the kiss of mustard, yet its initial umaminess is only the opening gambit. Beneath lies a sophisticated tapestry of porcini, cucumber, and the marine brininess of oyster that give it remarkable depth. And the magic of the kitchen begins when we seek out partners that allow these notes to truly sing, to harmonise in unexpected and delightful ways.

To map these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, breaking each one down across 150 flavour dimensions, identifying which notes complement and contrast. Our exploration reveals, for instance, how the grassy, fatty hexanal in pork shoulder can enrich Virgin Mary, and how anchovy's saline notes forge a beautiful synergy with its green sweetness.

An ingredient's flavour comes from its core characteristics, like vegetal, acidic, and herbal, combined with its unique aroma notes (outer bars). When pairing ingredients, aim to include a broad variety of core characteristics for a balanced dish. And choose aroma notes that complement each other for a harmonious combination.

The Flavour Code

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

Our analysis reveals a strong connection between tomato and brine flavours. Since Virgin Mary has a distinct tomatoey flavour, try pairing it with the briney flavours of anchovy.

The recipe below provides inspiration for pairing Virgin Mary with anchovy.

Harmonious Flavours Of Virgin Mary

Just as our analysis showed that tomato and seaweedy flavour notes are harmonious, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavour notes present in Virgin Mary. E.g. the mustardy accents of Virgin Mary are often used with tomatoey and hot notes.

The aromas associated with the various aroma notes of Virgin Mary can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

Matching Flavour Profiles

The flavour profile of pork shoulder offers many of the aroma notes complementary to Virgin Mary, including porcine and ovine accents. Because the flavour profile of pork shoulder has many of the of the features that are complementary to Virgin Mary, they are likely to pair very well together.

The chart above shows the unique profile of pork shoulder across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with Virgin Mary.

Recipes That Pair Virgin Mary With Pork Shoulder

Linked Flavour Notes

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

The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of Virgin Mary, 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 Virgin Mary.

Which Vegetables Go With Virgin Mary?

Choose vegetables that anchor its savoryness or awaken its green sweetness. Spinach offers vibrant, clean counterpoints, its verdant freshness lifting the palate. Red pepper add a gentle, oniony brightness, while beetroot introduces a sophisticated, anise-tinged elegance.

Alternatively, embrace vegetables that harmonise with Virgin Mary's greenness. The addition of spring onion, with its subtle porcine notes, can complement the celery beautifully. Green olive bridges earthiness and citrus zest, while beefsteak tomato 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., Virgin Mary), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.