Flavor Wheel

Flavor Profile Interactions

Sweet

Enhances: Sweetness
Examples: Fruits, Desserts

Sour

Enhances: Sourness
Examples: Citrus Fruits, Pickled Vegetables

Salty

Enhances: Saltiness
Examples: Salty Snacks, Sea Salt

Bitter

Enhances: Bitterness
Examples: Coffee, Dark Chocolate

Savory

Enhances: Savory flavors
Examples: Meats, Vegetables, Herbs

Umami

Enhances: Umami
Examples: Soy Sauce, Mushrooms

Flavor Profile Chart

	Sweet	Sour	Salty	Bitter	Savory	Umami
Sweet	Self Enhances: Sweetness	Balanced Reduces sweetness, adds complexity	Balanced Enhances both	Balanced Reduces bitterness, adds sweetness	Enhanced Creates richness and depth	Enhanced Creates richness and depth
Sour	Balanced Reduces sweetness, adds complexity	Self Enhances sourness	Enhanced Creates a "salty and sour" flavor	Balanced Reduces both	Enhanced Brightens flavors	Enhanced Creates a complex, savory-sour taste
Salty	Balanced Enhances both	Enhanced Creates a "salty and sour" flavor	Self Enhances saltiness	Balanced Reduces bitterness, enhances saltiness	Enhanced Enhances savory flavors	Enhanced Enhances both
Bitter	Balanced Reduces bitterness, adds sweetness	Balanced Reduces both	Balanced Reduces bitterness, enhances saltiness	Self Enhances bitterness	Balanced Can create complexity	Balanced Can enhance or reduce bitterness
Savory	Enhanced Creates richness and depth	Enhanced Brightens flavors	Enhanced Enhances savory flavors	Balanced Can create complexity	Self Enhances savory flavors	Enhanced Creates a deeper, richer savory flavor
Umami	Enhanced Creates richness and depth	Enhanced Creates a complex, savory-sour taste	Enhanced Enhances both	Balanced Can enhance or reduce bitterness	Enhanced Creates a deeper, richer savory flavor	Self Enhances umami