Food and beverage dinner combinations, patterns among Swedish adults

ConclusionOur results show correlations in reported consumption of food and beverage, which explain the occurrences of specific patterns of combinations of food and beverages. More studies on choice of beverage are needed to describe the patterns of intake, in order to understand the mechanisms behind beverage choice, in different settings and cultural situations and lifestyle backgrounds. Combinations in everyday life are described here and these are not always so sophisticated, rather building on availability than on optimal taste combinations. Our findings can offer an understanding of some common every-day choices to culinary professionals, useful for their guidance of food and beverage pairing, to enhance restaurant experiences.
Source: International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science - Category: Food Science Source Type: research