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.
- Star Anise13%recipe co-use
- Beef Tenderloin10%recipe co-use
- Breton pudding cake with prunes9%recipe co-use
- Anise9%recipe co-use
- Cinnamon Sticks8%recipe co-use
- Vanilla Bean8%recipe co-use
- Shallots7%recipe co-use
- Sichuan Peppercorn7%recipe co-use
- Red Wine7%recipe co-use
Pairing strength is model-derived from our data axes, not a measured taste test.
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.