Anyone got some recommendations for a subtle mint flavour that doesn't taste like toothpaste? I like the sound of TFA crème de menth. Something that works well with dark chocolate would be a bonus.
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Subtle mint flavour
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I like using the TFA Creme de Menthe in a Mint Chocolate Chip recipe I make. It comes out close enough, for me, to the little Andes Candies. Just make sure you shake it well before using it in your recipe.
I've also used TFA Peppermint singly, to make an eliquid for an older guy who smoked menthol ciggies for more than 40 years. It's very strong though, so only 3 drops of it in a 30mL mix were plenty strong enough for his liking.
I've also used TFA Peppermint singly, to make an eliquid for an older guy who smoked menthol ciggies for more than 40 years. It's very strong though, so only 3 drops of it in a 30mL mix were plenty strong enough for his liking.
You might take a look at the One Stop Flavor - Chocolate Mint from the One Stop DIY shop.
I've used it stand alone, and spruced it up to my personal taste with other additives.
Make Your Own DIY Eliquid/Juice and Candy
I've used it stand alone, and spruced it up to my personal taste with other additives.
Make Your Own DIY Eliquid/Juice and Candy
Plus one on the chocolate mint. Good alone, good with stuff.
Not like toothpaste, all though to be fair to toothpaste, there are SOME I might eat if not bad for you, except for the ones you CAN eat like Tom's of Maine or whatever.
I don't know how Tom's of Maine became such a big thing, either. I blame Jenny McCarthy but again,, she is my go to of blame..
Anna
Not like toothpaste, all though to be fair to toothpaste, there are SOME I might eat if not bad for you, except for the ones you CAN eat like Tom's of Maine or whatever.
I don't know how Tom's of Maine became such a big thing, either. I blame Jenny McCarthy but again,, she is my go to of blame..
Anna
For my palate; TFA Creme de Menthe(CdM) is a fairly realistic representation of the classic liqueur. If too much is used, it can shift more toward a peppermint schnapps type of flavoring, and then it becomes mouth-washy to me.
I find, the trick is to keep the CdM low (3% or less), and to use accents of cream(s) and/or vanilla to keep it under control.
If, you already have a chocolate profile/base that works for you. And, you are just looking for a mint to compliment it. Try doing a Google search for: HIC's HEART OF ANDES. If, you do a plain cut&paste (exact verbiage and capitalization), the first returned result will take you to the author's recipe (ECF does not allow a direct link; and the author asks that his recipes not be re-posted outside that forum).
This is a popular recipe for only the the "minty" green center of an Andes mint chocolate. You can then add your own chocolate influence.
Speaking in more general terms: mints tend to be quite potent. To avoid the "toothpaste" affect, start/keep the flavor percentage low (1-2%; or even lower). Mix small testers to start. If you get "toothpaste;" lower the mint. Only when the mint is weak, or nonexistent, consider raising its percentage.
Also, though menthol is a popular coolant additive, I always get a distinct Vicks VapoRub note from it. I, personally, try to avoid at all costs. If, I need/want a cooling effect, I prefer using WS-23 or Koolada. (For me, these two have little to no "chemical/artificial" contribution, to my recipes.)
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