I'm getting ready to start DIY (it's really about time), and I'm not sure what sweetener to pick up. I don't want to use sucralose because of the research I've seen, and probably want to stay away from EM if possible. Right now I'm thinking stevia. What do you guys use/suggest? Do you use different sweeteners for different flavors(I understand that some don't need it)? I also had a question about food acid and how necessary/preferable it is and what you use for that.
looking for a sweetener/food acid.
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I've been using Cotton candy as a sweetener, Order some of this yesterday. www.EZ-SWEETZSTORE.com Home Page
I stick to organic flavors personally. Nature's Flavors Cotton Candy is a really good sweetener, 100% natural and USDA organic. I have no idea what's in it but that guarantees no sucralose and probably no EM as well.
If you are looking for a sweetner, I personally use sucralose or EM. EM is basically cotton candy (to me anyway), but a good concentrated cotton candy flavor will do. Now you mentioned acid in your title. If you are looking for an acid, you are either trying to make things a little sour or make a flavor pop (depends on how much you add). A good acid for making flavors pop, especially fruity flavors, is Malic Acid. I tend to stay away from Citric Acid as much as possible just because of horrible experiences. Malic acid is usually enough.
I have had tried stevia, but it didn't work out too well for me. Best of luck!
I have had tried stevia, but it didn't work out too well for me. Best of luck!
I use malic & citric acids in alot of my juice, can add brightness, sweetness, tartness, or sourness depending on how much you use.
yeah, I was looking at the ez sweetener but it's suclarose. :/
I was looking for an acid for sourness and such but mostly because I read that it improves shelf life. Thanks! I'll have to check out the malic acid and it looks like I'll end up using EM.
I use EM, TFA brown sugar extra, and TFA maple syrup for sweeteners. Too much EM can mute flavors imo so needs to be used sparingly. The maple syrup will only go with certain things of course and needs to be used sparingly as it definitely adds the maple flavor.
I understand that some people use lemon juice or apple cider vinegar for the acid.
I second the malic acid suggestion for adding tartness or brightness to fruit flavors.
I use 10% ecigxpress malic acid powder diluted in PG/VG. one drop per 3mL can add a nice twang. Malic Acid Powder
I use 10% ecigxpress malic acid powder diluted in PG/VG. one drop per 3mL can add a nice twang. Malic Acid Powder
Vinegar and lemon juice are usually used to make flavors pop and reduce flavor fade.
Vinegar is generally used in tobacco mixes.
Lemon juice is generally used in fruits and candies.
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