Ethyl Maltol powder help

[jmlott]

I bought some ethyl maltol powder to sweeten up my diy creations, but have some questions regarding it's use.

I read it is commonly diluted in PGA at 1 teaspoon per 10ml. That mixture is then added to the flavored juice.

So my questions are:

- Does the taste of the pga linger in the final mixture? (I really hope not)
- If the previous answer is yes, is there something less offensive to dilute it in?
- How strong is this stuff? How much would you recommend for a 10ml bottle? (I like it sweet)
- Do you have any general tips for sweetening with EM or something else?

Thanks guys!

 

[Vchick]

Sorry, I don't have an answer and am curious also. I would think IMHO that with the small amount you would add to your juices, it would disperse pretty quickly. I've used PGA to thin VG and have never noticed any thing lingering in the final liquid.

I purchase it already mixed from DIY, and to be honest, not sure what they mix it with, PGA or pg.

 

[salemgold]

I diluted it in PG. Now I do not like EM because it tastes chemically to me but maybe someone that likes it will pop in and tell you how much to use. If not my advice would be to start low and add until your mix is as sweet as you would like it to be. Good luck.

 

[Switched]

I bought some ethyl maltol powder to sweeten up my diy creations, but have some questions regarding it's use.

I read it is commonly diluted in PGA at 1 teaspoon per 10ml. That mixture is then added to the flavored juice.

So my questions are:

- Does the taste of the pga linger in the final mixture? (I really hope not)
- If the previous answer is yes, is there something less offensive to dilute it in?
- How strong is this stuff? How much would you recommend for a 10ml bottle? (I like it sweet)
- Do you have any general tips for sweetening with EM or something else?

Thanks guys!

That would be 1/4 tsp not 1 tsp in 10ml PGA

 

[Papa Lazarou]

You can use PG instead of alcohol. Warming the mixture will help it to dissolve.

 

[440BB]

You can use PG instead of alcohol. Warming the mixture will help it to dissolve.

Would it still be 1/4 tsp in 10ml PG, like PGA, or would the ratio differ for PG? Thanks!

 

[debb]

been diluting mine in pg for months now...works well...but you must float the bottle in hot water....shake, float, shake...etc...time to try pga...lol

same ratio...

 

[Jimi D.]

Check this out... Flavor Reviews

 

[jmlott]

Thanks for all the tips! I think I'll try the PG method first so the alcohol taste doesn't even come into play.