{"product_id":"flavour-pairing-principles-bhaskar-bora-9798272698186","title":"Flavour Pairing Principles: Molecular Basis of Culinary Compatibility","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the hidden chemistry that connects taste, aroma, and emotion.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFlavour Pairing Principles: Molecular Basis of Culinary Compatibility\u003c\/i\u003e by \u003cb\u003eDr Bhaskar Bora\u003c\/b\u003e reveals the scientific heartbeat of great cuisine - how molecules, receptors, and sensory systems combine to create harmony on the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the sweetness of caramelised onions to the umami depth of soy and Parmesan, every pairing in the kitchen has a reason. This groundbreaking reference transforms complex science into an intuitive language for chefs, scientists, and food lovers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough these deeply researched chapters, Dr Bora - a physician-turned-culinary enthusiast - explores the molecular families that shape flavour: aldehydes, esters, terpenes, pyrazines, phenols, and lactones. You'll learn why certain foods share chemical kinship, how heat and fermentation alter taste, and why texture, temperature, and even colour and sound influence the way we perceive flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombining the rigour of food chemistry with the imagination of gastronomy, the book moves seamlessly from the laboratory to the kitchen. Real-world examples - coffee with hazelnut, lime with coriander, strawberry with rose - illuminate the invisible architecture of taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for professional chefs, culinary students, flavourists, and enthusiasts of molecular gastronomy, this book offers not just information but inspiration: a scientific atlas for creativity in food design, product development, and sensory innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever wondered \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e certain combinations feel perfect - or wanted to design new ones with confidence - this is your definitive guide.\u003cbr\u003eA feast of chemistry, art, and discovery, \u003ci\u003eFlavour Pairing Principles\u003c\/i\u003e is where science meets the soul of cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside you will learn: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- The molecular logic of taste and aroma - from receptor biology to volatile chemistry\u003cbr\u003e- How similarity, contrast, and complementarity shape pairing success\u003cbr\u003e- The role of temperature, texture, and emotion in flavour perception\u003cbr\u003e- Cross-cultural patterns that reveal how tradition encodes chemistry\u003cbr\u003e- How data, AI, and neurogastronomy are shaping the future of cuisine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnderstand food at its deepest level - molecule by molecule, moment by moment.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeywords: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eflavour pairing, molecular gastronomy, food chemistry, culinary science, taste science, flavour combinations, sensory perception, food innovation, cooking chemistry, umami science, aroma compounds, neurogastronomy, modernist cuisine, flavour design, flavour pairing guide, gastronomy textbook, food technology, culinary creativity, chef science, flavour theory, aroma science, culinary reference book, professional cooking book, flavour chemistry, food pairing techniques, chef education, flavour molecules, sensory science, taste and aroma, advanced cooking guide\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bhaskar Bora\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798272698186\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/02\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 466\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d","brand":"Bhaskar Bora","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48114106499327,"sku":"9798272698186","price":21.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4ceb0c5a-668a-4165-a60d-a1b9842e24d3.jpg?v=1769619153","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/flavour-pairing-principles-bhaskar-bora-9798272698186","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}