Taste: tangy, yeasty, tart, bready, balanced earthiness, lightly toasted flavor
Aroma: earthy, oaky, musty, sharp, aged, cheesy
Umami Descriptors: meaty, savory, mouthwatering
Taste: tangy, yeasty, tart, bready, balanced earthiness, lightly toasted flavor
Aroma: earthy, oaky, musty, sharp, aged, cheesy
Umami Descriptors: meaty, savory, mouthwatering
Fruits | Herbs/ Spices | Proteins | Vegetables | Grains | Sweeteners | Fats | Nuts/Seeds | Alcohols |
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Grapes | Parsley | Beef | Tomato | Rice | Brown sugar | Olive oil | Peanuts | Ciders |
Apples | Cilantro | Shrimp | Mushroom | Corn | Buckwheat Honey | Butter | Sunflower seeds | Stouts |
Pears | Basil | Anchovy | Carrot | Wheat | Molasses | Coconut | Pumpkin Seeds | Crisp White Wines |
Dates | Thyme | Vital Wheat Gluten | Potatoes | Oats | Sugar Cane | Heavy Cream | Sesame | Sherry |
Dried Mango | Rosemary | Soy | Green Beans | Quinoa | Whole Milk | |||
Raisins | Peppercorns | Lamb | Peas | Sour Cream | ||||
Balsamic | White Pepper | Pork | Okra | Soft Cheeses | ||||
Pineapple | Chili Pepper | Turkey | Arugula | |||||
Plum | Smoked Spices | Chicken | Mustard Greens | |||||
Cherry | Chives | Ham | Cabbages | |||||
Apricot | Goat | Onions | ||||||
Capers | ||||||||
Citrus | ||||||||
Pomegranate | ||||||||
Popular Pairings | Surprise Pairings | Chef’s Notes |
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Mushroom + chicken stock + green onion | Mushroom + tomato + capers | This mushroom extract should be commonly used like Worcestershire sauce. It’s pungent, tangy, and rich in umami. Use it wherever you need a tangy touch of mouthwatering savoriness. |
Mushroom + tomato sauce + onion | Mushroom + corn + shrimp | |
Mushroom + garlic + black pepper | Mushroom + shrimp + pomegranate |