About
leaf, stem, and flowering top of Nepeta cataria
Aroma profile
Derived from this ingredient’s flavor compounds
fatty×15
waxy×13
wax×12
aromatic×12
herbaceous×12
spicy×11
floral×11
citrus×10
Taste profile
Derived from this ingredient's compounds · measured taste classes
bittersoursweet
Composition
60 compounds identified — cross-referenced scientific databases
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.
Molecular affinity
Pairs well with — ingredients that share aroma compounds
Research Evidence
Multi-source verifiedVerification: Independently verified
The Geist can be wrong. Some flavor, taste, and pairing values are model-predicted, not lab-measured.