Best pairings
Ranked across every axis at once: shared flavor chemistry, real-recipe co-use, novel-discovery, and nutrient synergy. Pairs agreeing on two or more axes lead.
- Gochujang20%recipe co-use
- Sesame Oil10%recipe co-use
- Fish Sauce9%recipe co-use
- Scallion9%recipe co-use
- Soy Sauce7%recipe co-use
- Ginger7%recipe co-use
- Green Onion6%recipe co-use
- Beef, minced, stewed with onions, extra lean5%recipe co-use
- Garlic4%recipe co-use
Pairing strength is model-derived from our data axes, not a measured taste test.
Molecular affinity
Pairs well with — ingredients that share aroma compounds
Commonly combined
Frequently used together in real recipes — ranked by how specifically these ingredients appear together
Research Evidence
The Geist can be wrong. Some flavor, taste, and pairing values are model-predicted, not lab-measured.