Do you not like apple pie? Most people seem to love it.
Regarding my list of recommended flavors, I only included flavors in which I've used those specific flavorings at least three or four times, or more, in different recipes. I tend to make complex flavorings of generally six to eight flavors, but not everyone mixes that way, so some mixes won't have subtle nuanced flavorings, but I like mine that way. Also, we all have different taste preferences. For example, you don't like apple, but I can tell you from experience, that my most popular juice is a dutch apple pie ala mode. It's always going to be a to each their own kind of application and selection in DIY. Having sold juice commercially, I have a pretty good feel for the most popular flavorings, but I can assure you that no one has a handle on all the flavorings available. When I put together flavor lines for vendors, the types of ingredients that sold the best did include the list I provided, and I think it is helpful for the new member to have this information, though their taste preferences may lead them toward many other places that I didn't cover. Tobaccos comes to mind.
At the end of the day, everyone's list is going to be mostly the same, while being slightly different because many of the base ingredients and secondary supporting flavors are the same in all types of mixes, such as creams, vanillas, and sweeteners, among others. Anyway, it's the best I can do, and I do think it will be helpful to the new juice maker in their DIY journey. Ciao and Good luck!
