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Fusing Semantic, Lexical, and Domain Perspectives for Recipe Similarity Estimation

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  • The research introduces a novel approach for estimating recipe similarity by integrating semantic, lexical, and domain-specific (nutritional) perspectives.
  • A web-based interface was created to facilitate domain expert validation of similarity assessments across 318 recipe pairs, achieving 80% expert consensus.
  • The study identifies which similarity factors are most impactful for expert judgments, shedding light on the relative importance of ingredient terms, preparation methods, and nutritional content.
  • Findings have practical applications in the food industry including personalized diet planning, nutrition recommendation systems, and automated recipe generation.
  • This multi-perspective technique enhances understanding of how to quantitatively compare recipes beyond simple textual analysis, leveraging domain expertise effectively.

Computer Science > Computation and Language

arXiv:2603.09688 (cs)
[Submitted on 10 Mar 2026]

Title:Fusing Semantic, Lexical, and Domain Perspectives for Recipe Similarity Estimation

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Abstract:This research focuses on developing advanced methods for assessing similarity between recipes by combining different sources of information and analytical approaches. We explore the semantic, lexical, and domain similarity of food recipes, evaluated through the analysis of ingredients, preparation methods, and nutritional attributes. A web-based interface was developed to allow domain experts to validate the combined similarity results. After evaluating 318 recipe pairs, experts agreed on 255 (80%). The evaluation of expert assessments enables the estimation of which similarity aspects--lexical, semantic, or nutritional--are most influential in expert decision-making. The application of these methods has broad implications in the food industry and supports the development of personalized diets, nutrition recommendations, and automated recipe generation systems.
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Subjects: Computation and Language (cs.CL)
Cite as: arXiv:2603.09688 [cs.CL]
  (or arXiv:2603.09688v1 [cs.CL] for this version)
  https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2603.09688
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Related DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/BigData66926.2025.11401478
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From: Denica Kjorvezir [view email]
[v1] Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:56:20 UTC (1,048 KB)
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