
For example, their fruity peach notes are similar to what we find in butter and cheese, therefore pairing well with bourbon and whiskey, passionfruit, peach and apricot, tomatoes, celery, artichoke, butternut squash and even meal worms. The four main categories of aromas present in blueberries provide us with links to many other types of ingredients. As you can see below, the different aroma molecules have been broken down and sorted by category and labeled using more general, familiar ‘aromatic descriptors’ like fruity (peach), spicy (vanilla), floral (rose) and citrus.

The findings of our molecular analysis of fresh blueberries is visualized in this easy-to-understand aroma wheel. Read more on the science behind Foodpairing®. This information enables us to determine best matches of fresh blueberries based on their aromatic profiles and the principle that ingredients that share key scents pair well with one another. Aroma analysis: fresh blueberriesĪt Foodpairing®, we begin each of our studies of various ingredients with a thorough aroma analysis. Consumed raw, their particularly high antioxidant properties and other health benefits make them perfect for breakfast, as a go-to snack or in any other type of tasty blueberry pairings.


Popular in cereals and muffins, blueberries have a delicately sweet, fruity flavor.
