Exam Focus
- Use sweetness to soothe capsaicin and spice.
- Recognize salt can accentuate sweetness.
- Balance sweetness against dish intensity and dessert sweetness.
What to know
Sweetness can soften heat and pair with salty or spicy foods when not overwhelmed.
Syllabus detail
- Sweetness soothes capsaicin heat and other spices and is accentuated by saltiness.
Study task
Be ready to explain sweetness in pairings in the context of common beer and food interactions and apply it to a realistic Certified Cicerone® service, tasting, brewing, style, or pairing scenario.
Key Terms
- Sweetness in pairings
- Use sweetness to soothe capsaicin and spice.