Food & Sake Pairing

Question 1

Name 3 ways sweetness in food affects sake

Answer 1

1. Increased perception of acidity
2. Decreased perception of sweetness & fruitiness
3. Decreased perception of body

Question 2

Name 3 ways umami in food affects sake

Answer 2

1. Increased perception of acidity
2. Decreased perception of sweetness & fruitiness
3. Decreased perception of body

Question 3

Name 3 ways acidity in food affects sake

Answer 3

1. Decreased perception of acidity
2. Increased perception of sweetness & fruitiness
3. Increased perception of body

Question 4

Name 3 ways salt in food affects sake

Answer 4

1. Decreased perception of acidity
2. Increased perception of sweetness & fruitiness
3. Increased perception of body

Question 5

How does bitterness in food affect sake?

Answer 5

Sake generally has no bitterness.

However, when present, will enhance bitterness.

Question 6

How does chilli heat in food affect sake?

Answer 6

1. Increased perception of acidity
2. Increased perception of alcohol burn
3. Decreased perception of sweetness & fruitiness
4. Decreased perception of body
5. Decreased perception of richness