🧭 The Flavor Compass
Click a flavor to learn what it adds and when to use it.
Tap a flavor to learn more.
🎨 Flavor Balancing Guide
Salt enhances all flavors — wakes up dull dishes.
Sweet balances Bitterness and tempers acidity.
Sour cuts through Fat and heaviness.
Bitter adds intrigue to sweet or rich dishes.
Umami deepens flavor — boosts satisfaction.
Fat softens harsh edges (acid, spice, bitterness).
Heat adds energy, balanced by Sweet or Fat.
Aromatics add freshness and lift to any dish.
💡 Tip: Balance opposites. Sweet tames heat, acid cuts fat, salt wakes up everything.