Random DIY mixing and More

[uthinkofsomething]

My notes from June:

I've been dripping Lulo most of the day. I took an immediate liking to it. In fact I added a 30ml bottle to my BCF cart. It has a very pleasing tropical fruit taste to it. Having never eaten a Lulo I can't say if it's accurate or not.

So what does it taste like? Let's start with what I am not getting based on Session Drummer's review. As an orange lover I don't taste any orange. SD mentioned celery, but in the context of it's watery juiciness. Lulo has that kind of juiciness. I taste no celery in Lulo.

The juiciness it offers is useful. In fact this would work for adding a moist juiciness to mixes at low %'s very much in the way INW Cactus does. Lulo has what I would call a light, to perhaps, a near mid level of sweetness.

On the inhale I taste something like what I might imagine a very very light tasting pineapple would be like but minus the incredible sweetness of a pineapple.

There is an 'almost' kiwi like note but it has none of the tart like a kiwi has. I do get a very light lime note on the exhale. I taste an almost pear like note but it's more of the creamy part of a pear, not the main pear flavor itself. Lulo is not quite pear.

My best guess of what a lulo tastes like is... combine the taste a very light 'light' pineapple (minus the heavy sweetness) with slight kiwi and lime like notes with the creamy part of a pear and that's FA Lulo, IMO. It has a nice mouth feel. There is nothing floral in Lulo. I did not taste any off putting notes.

Having said all that, taste is very subjective, so, YMMV. I would absolutely recommend Lulo to anyone who enjoys tropical flavors.

It's not a strong, or a bold, flavor (in the way a raspberry is). I can see lulo being used with many different fruits. IMO, lulo would work well in bakery, dessert, ice cream and perhaps with green tea.

Well, I'm going to have to try that. My first thought is pair with another mild exotic tropical fruit, Mangosteen. Might be weird, might be wonderful... I'll have to sft it and maybe work it into my Mangosteen Lychee mix, Mangosteen Dream.

 

[Boudica]

I'm still very hopeful you get a GSD pup someday. After covid so you two can properly bond. Delta is raging in the states too. Got my Pfizer vaccinations in April. I hope you folks in NZ get enough of all the vaccinations you need. You deserve happiness too. Best wishes to you, stay safe, talk soon.

Yes I couldn't think of anything better...however I won't do it. Following moving from 80acres to a errr very small apartment into err ah a very small claustrophobic situation...
lets just say the lack of room is not suitable...big dogs need space, room to go outside on the grass to poo and wee whenever its necessary...not when a bloody clock ditcates.

 

[charlie1465]

Because of the diacetyl in the new FA flavors. Flavour Art North America (FANA) won't allow sales of their flavorings containing diacetyl in the states. Same reason we can't buy FA Custard Premium over here.

But that's ok, we order them from Chef's or Nom Nomz.

So why did they appear then disappear??

 

[ShowMeTwice]

So why did they appear then disappear??

I'm guessing, but probably some misunderstanding between FA and BCF.

 

[Boudica]

G'day mate and more, ohhhh how exciting that all sounds!
So nice u replied, re are suffocated here in NZ thanks to Delta, however we will survive, no worries, you deserve some happiness, best of wishes to you, I don't have a GSD pup yet, not with this lockdown, not fair to them. Best wishes to you mate, Be happy, love me!

I doubt I will get one but if I did would like to train it myself. But probably overdo it with "softness" Gawds I miss my cats/dogs/bobby calfs/hens and chickens etc. and even my two doves. ! Bum.

 

[Boudica]

I'm still very hopeful you get a GSD pup someday. After covid so you two can properly bond. Delta is raging in the states too. Got my Pfizer vaccinations in April. I hope you folks in NZ get enough of all the vaccinations you need. You deserve happiness too. Best wishes to you, stay safe, talk soon.

opps...forgot to ask, re Phizer was that the two jabs? i.e. both the same?
As in both Phizer?

 

[FranC]

So why did they appear then disappear??

Probably a mistake.

 

[FranC]

Good morning random folks Have you any plans today?

 

[Redbird11]

Because of the diacetyl in the new FA flavors. Flavour Art North America (FANA) won't allow sales of their flavorings containing diacetyl in the states. Same reason we can't buy FA Custard Premium over here.

But that's ok, we order them from Chef's or Nom Nomz.

I was thinking that one of the Custard Extra flavors was diacetyl free. I guess I just thought that was the reason they had a version 1 and a version 2.

 

[ShowMeTwice]

opps...forgot to ask, re Phizer was that the two jabs? i.e. both the same?
As in both Phizer?

Yes, two jabs Pfizer, three weeks apart. I didn't have any kind of side effects.

 

[Redbird11]

My notes from June:

I've been dripping Lulo most of the day. I took an immediate liking to it. In fact I added a 30ml bottle to my BCF cart. It has a very pleasing tropical fruit taste to it. Having never eaten a Lulo I can't say if it's accurate or not.

So what does it taste like? Let's start with what I am not getting based on Session Drummer's review. As an orange lover I don't taste any orange. SD mentioned celery, but in the context of it's watery juiciness. Lulo has that kind of juiciness. I taste no celery in Lulo.

The juiciness it offers is useful. In fact this would work for adding a moist juiciness to mixes at low %'s very much in the way INW Cactus does. Lulo has what I would call a light, to perhaps, a near mid level of sweetness.

On the inhale I taste something like what I might imagine a very very light tasting pineapple would be like but minus the incredible sweetness of a pineapple.

There is an 'almost' kiwi like note but it has none of the tart like a kiwi has. I do get a very light lime note on the exhale. I taste an almost pear like note but it's more of the creamy part of a pear, not the main pear flavor itself. Lulo is not quite pear.

My best guess of what a lulo tastes like is... combine the taste a very light 'light' pineapple (minus the heavy sweetness) with slight kiwi and lime like notes with the creamy part of a pear and that's FA Lulo, IMO. It has a nice mouth feel. There is nothing floral in Lulo. I did not taste any off putting notes.

Having said all that, taste is very subjective, so, YMMV. I would absolutely recommend Lulo to anyone who enjoys tropical flavors.

It's not a strong, or a bold, flavor (in the way a raspberry is). I can see lulo being used with many different fruits. IMO, lulo would work well in bakery, dessert, ice cream and perhaps with green tea.

I'm sold. A good tropical, light tropical flavor is right up my alley. Creams, custards, and especially bakeries are very hit and miss for me. But a good tropical fruit mix is something I can always enjoy.

 

[Redbird11]

Good morning random folks Have you any plans today?

Morning Fran. I have a couple of projects I want to get done around the house and then I need to finish up a few things for work. Other than that, not a whole lot.

You?

 

[hittman]

I got Lulo in my order the other day but haven't tried it yet. I wonder if I should do an sft or just do some kind of mix with it?

 

[FranC]

Morning Fran. I have a couple of projects I want to get done around the house and then I need to finish up a few things for work. Other than that, not a whole lot.

You?

I have plans to mix when I get in the mood.

 

[ShowMeTwice]

I was thinking that one of the Custard Extra flavors was diacetyl free. I guess I just thought that was the reason they had a version 1 and a version 2.

I have FA's custards like so...

FA Custard - very light
FA Custard Extra 1 - light
FA Custard Extra 2 - medium
FA Custard Premium - bold

 

[FranC]

I got Lulo in my order the other day but haven't tried it yet. I wonder if I should do an sft or just do some kind of mix with it?

It’s a very light flavor but juicy. I use a little in mixes that are dry.

 

[Boudica]

Good morning random folks Have you any plans today?

Hi Fran, yes my plan today was to start mixing my expired flavours etc. LOL she'll be right.

Had a look through my Chefs (old) mixes.
Mixed up Chefs Biscuit Gravy OMG it's beautiful, I'm talking straight up right after mixing. Fabulous.
If it's this good right after mixing wha whoo. Just used 50/50 plus 10percent Nic. Night time (sleepy time) here, have a GREAT day. Bye.

 

[FranC]

I have FA's custards like so...

FA Custard - very light
FA Custard Extra 1 - light
FA Custard Extra 2 - medium
FA Custard Premium - bold

I’m not a big custard user but I have all four.

 

[ShowMeTwice]

I got Lulo in my order the other day but haven't tried it yet. I wonder if I should do an sft or just do some kind of mix with it?

Or try adding some to a mix you know well. Maybe ice cream? When I tested it I did so at ~1%.

 

[FranC]

Hi Fran, yes my plan today was to start mixing my expired flavours etc. LOL she'll be right.

Had a look through my Chefs (old) mixes.
Mixed up Chefs Biscuit Gravy OMG it's beautiful, I'm talking straight up right after mixing. Fabulous.
If it's this good right after mixing wha whoo. Just used 50/50 plus 10percent Nic. Night time (sleepy time) here, have a GREAT day. Bye.

Sleep well