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INGREDIENTSBONE MARROWFat

Bone Marrow

Fat · French · European · Global

A dominant fat profile defines this ingredient, providing a rich, viscous mouthfeel. The primary flavor experience is rooted in umami-compounds, complemented by a subtle presence of oleic acid. Its aroma features a faint herbal note, while the overall taste remains low in acidity, sweetness, and bitterness.

Studio macro photograph of bone marrow

Photo: Dr. Gordon D. McLaren · Public Domain

01At a glance

RoleFat

Default yieldUse as purchased

Top cuisines

FrenchEuropean

Key compounds

Oleic-AcidLactonesMilk-Fat

02Pairs well with· 8

Crusty Baguette

Complementary·Spice

Complementary·Herb

Bridge·Vegetable

Complementary·Liquid

Balsamic Vinegar

Complementary·Acid

Complementary·Acid

Shared·Protein

03Sensory profile

Taste· 0–10

Sweet

0.3

Salty

0.2

Sour

0.1

Bitter

0.2

Umami

4.5

Fat

8.5

Heat

0.0

Aroma· 0–10

Dairy7.4

cream

Fermented7.4

miso

Herbal5.2

Earthy5.2

porcini

Texture· 0–10

Juiciness3.0

Softness8.5

Density6.0

Fibrousness0.5

Crispness1.0

Chewiness2.5

smoothrich

04Aroma compounds· 6

Oleic-Acid Lactones Milk-Fat Glutamate Inosinate Guanosine-Monophosphate

05Techniques that suit it

Roast Smoke Render Brine Emulsify Raw · Slice

06Common forms / preps

01

Halved

Split vertically through the shank bone · standard for roasting or broiling to serve as a spreadable butter.

02

Rendered

Slow-melted to separate liquid fat from solids · used as a high-smoke-point fat for searing steaks or roasting vegetables.

03

Diced

Small cubes of firm, chilled marrow · folded into burger blends or stuffings for added richness and umami depth.

04

Cured

Salt-cured and cold-smoked · thinly shaved over sourdough or utilized as a luxurious finishing element for tartare.

05

Infused

Marrow fat infused with aromatics like thyme or garlic · utilized for finishing sauces or enriching compound butters.

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Pairs with (recipe co-occurrence)

fermented_tofu0.36water_mimosa0.34rice_paddy_herb0.34water_spinach0.33maggi_seasoning0.33rice_noodle0.33vietnamese_coriander0.32hot_pot_base0.32

Cuisine affinity

East Asian 0.57Southeast Asian 0.55Eastern European 0.48South Asian 0.44Mediterranean 0.42

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Bone Marrow

Fat · Use as purchased