I'm sure the answer is already here somewhere, but I can't find it! Is there a general percentage to stay within when working with the FA flavorings? They seem pretty strong.
One to four percent is so much better than the 20% you need to get a decent flavor from LorAnns. And FlavourArt flavors are so much better tasting.
1-2%???????? Using my new 26mg unflavored and FA Spicy Cinnamon Candy, I made a batch of 4ml, using 4ml of 26mg + 30% (24 drops) flavor! And I'm still having problems tasting the cinnamon! Are my taste buds that burnt out????? What am I doing wrong??
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Good to know I'm not the only one. I thought for sure that I must be doing something wrong or have absolutely no taste buds left. I also have Capella Orange Creamsicle that I'm waiting to mix with my 26mg, but no bottles left to mix it in. So would the general rule of thumb still be the same - 1-2%?I tried the FA spicy cinnamon candy. If there's any cinnamon flavor in it, I'd like to know where. I tried it at 1%, 2%, 5%, and 10%. Nada. I don't know what that flavor is, but it sure isn't cinnamon! It's downright awful.
I also tried their regular cinnamon. Blech. Then I picked up some Lorann's cinnamon oil locally, and it's perfect for me at 1% flavoring. I love it!
Ahh, that Vanilla Bourbon IS superb! Very little goes a long way too!Their flavours, of course, are also mostly excellent, haven't had any vanilla liquid, for example, which even comes close in taste to the Vanilla Bourbon.
Good to know I'm not the only one. I thought for sure that I must be doing something wrong or have absolutely no taste buds left. I also have Capella Orange Creamsicle that I'm waiting to mix with my 26mg, but no bottles left to mix it in. So would the general rule of thumb still be the same - 1-2%?
And what about Lorann's flavors? Are they stronger than FA? I'm waiting for a shipment on 4 of them and would like to know in advance how they should be mixed.
Hmmmm. Well, here's to you and I figuring this whole thing out one day but it sounds to me like you've got a pretty good idea already.I'm VERY new to DIY, so I can't be of much help. I *think* that most people use 5-10% flavoring, depending on the brand. The reason I only use 1% of Lorann's cinnamon oil is because it's VERY sweet and strong (to me, anyway). I first tried it at 5% and my hair was standing on end....
I like the Lorann apple, too, at about 7-8%. I was going to be a DIY mixing fool this week to try out other flavors, but I came down with a cold (sigh), and I can't taste a darn thing right now except for my mint liquid.![]()