is there a max amount of flavors % i shouldnt exceed?

[Alaadine]

Holla again guys i see you are very welcoming and helpful here ..so there u go
another newbie question.

when making my DIY juice is there a total amount or percentage of flavor that i shouldnt exceed?
normally i like multi-complex flavor recipes, i use 5 - 6 flavors around 20% flavors.. is it better to stay low as sum advised or there is nothing wrong with higher %?

thanks in advance

 

[classwife]

Moved to DIY e-liquid from e-liquid Recipes
this is not a recipe

 

[Alaadine]

Moved to DIY E-Liquid from E-Liquid Recipes
this is not a recipe

mmm i cant seem to understand ..would u mind to elaborate

 

[classwife]

You posted in the area where recipes are posted.
I moved you down to the discussion area, your thread is not a recipe

 

[Alaadine]

You posted in the area where recipes are posted.
I moved you down to the discussion area, your thread is not a recipe

aaw ..okay sorry am still taking my orientation tour
thanks

 

[Wolfenstark]

I used to do around 25-27% flavour but recently I have gone to 15% flavour.
Starting to think my higher %'s the end result was more than the sum of its parts - usually using 4-5-6 different flavourings and I think missing out on something and the amalgamation becoming some new result that had a flavour presence but not really a refined one.

Best to do the old 100 drop test where each drop ( make sure all drops are the same I just use the same size needle for each) is 1%.
Take a test vape and see what you think.

 

[Alaadine]

I used to do around 25-27% flavour but recently I have gone to 15% flavour.
Starting to think my higher %'s the end result was more than the sum of its parts - usually using 4-5-6 different flavourings and I think missing out on something and the amalgamation becoming some new result that had a flavour presence but not really a refined one.

Best to do the old 100 drop test where each drop ( make sure all drops are the same I just use the same size needle for each) is 1%.
Take a test vape and see what you think.

ill do that ..thanks for the tip '',

 

[Cullin Kin]

It really depends on the flavors you are using. My recipes tend to come out to 25% or so, especially my complex vanilla custard recipes. If you're using weaker flavors like Flavor West, you can definitely get some higher flavorings percentages. However, super concentrated flavors like those from Flavorah are intense at 8%. There's no general max percentage for total flavoring but you will know when you've gone too far lol.

Something to keep in mind, if you are someone who's worried about diketones in your juice and you use flavors that contain them, the higher your flavoring percentage, the more there will be.

Good luck and have fun!

 

[dannyv45]

I've written a few blogs on the subject of flavoring amounts.

How I test new flavorings and hone in on the amount to use. | E-Cigarette Forum

A chocolate recipe and why it works. An example on why other flavors enhance the base flavor. | E-Cigarette Forum

Mixing 101, The Basics - A simple walk through on mixing a favorate standard... RY4 | E-Cigarette Forum

Also if you don't get your base right you'll never get the taste of the mix right. Read my blog on preparing a base.

How to adjust your base to reduce that peppery harsh Nicotine taste | E-Cigarette Forum

 

[Alaadine]

It really depends on the flavors you are using. My recipes tend to come out to 25% or so, especially my complex vanilla custard recipes. If you're using weaker flavors like Flavor West, you can definitely get some higher flavorings percentages. However, super concentrated flavors like those from Flavorah are intense at 8%. There's no general max percentage for total flavoring but you will know when you've gone too far lol.

Something to keep in mind, if you are someone who's worried about diketones in your juice and you use flavors that contain them, the higher your flavoring percentage, the more there will be.

Good luck and have fun!

thanks brotherman ..now i know am on the right track '',

 

[Alaadine]

I've written a few blogs on the subject of flavoring amounts.

How I test new flavorings and hone in on the amount to use. | E-Cigarette Forum

A chocolate recipe and why it works. An example on why other flavors enhance the base flavor. | E-Cigarette Forum

Mixing 101, The Basics - A simple walk through on mixing a favorate standard... RY4 | E-Cigarette Forum

Also if you don't get your base right you'll never get the taste of the mix right. Read my blog on preparing a base.

How to adjust your base to reduce that peppery harsh Nicotine taste | E-Cigarette Forum

wooow loads of useful info ..am really grateful to land on this beautiful group off ppl ill take some time reading each of them as a stand alone ..cheerZ