The Flavor Apprentice Flavoring Thread

[erinarthur222]

FA. strawberries & Cream (delish) !!! and the best cola !!

 

[gamepoint121]

Hi,

I have only seen the tagerine in wholesale quantities on TFA.

Sandy

 

[Porksmuggler]

Careful - Cola is a known clearo killer (just FYI, looks like you are dripping, but just in case.)

Also a killer of syringes, only flavor I've mixed with that will melt a stopper.

 

[DocTonyNYC]

Hi,

I have only seen the tagerine in wholesale quantities on TFA.

Sandy

I did a search on the TPA/TFA site for the tangerine. They do sell a Tangerine Oil through the perfumer's side of the business. It's described as "superior grade oil." Looking at the description of it at WL, it described as "Natural Essential Oil." I wonder if they are the same thing? If anyone is thinking of ordering this from WL, it probably would be a good idea to ask about it.

Some TFA flavors are only available in the wholesale section, and that is what I assumed was the case here. It wasn't, but that's something to keep in mind in the future. Retailers, like WL, buy the flavors wholesale and repackage them.

 

[DocTonyNYC]

Just a quick question. . .

I just received an order from TFA, and the ethyl maltol crystals that I had ordered (and paid for) were marked as "Back Order." Has anyone ever had something back-ordered from TFA? If so, are they generally quick about getting it sent? (I'm a little frustrated because out of the whole order, it's the one thing that I most needed!)

 

[03FXDWG]

Played mad scientist earlier today. Peach Juicy is good to go without steeping. vaping it as I type.

Blackberry is good to go, too but is more of a candy type flavor than what I was expecting and it was exceptionally potent. Light flavor lovers will want to keep the percentage low on it. I used 7% and it is plenty flavorful. 5% would have been good enough for me.

I have 3 different chocolates steeping and a caramel. Definitely something weird with the chocolates but the caramel smells good--like Kraft or Brach caramels. My 16 year old son said the scent of 2 of the chocolates remind him of his grandmother which probably isn't a good sign. I can't decide if it's fake chocolate chips or what the scent reminds me of exactly. I want them to fully steep before I add anything to them. I knew they weren't going to make it on their own.

I used 10% on everything but the blackberry. I knew as soon as I opened the bottle to go lower on it.

Anyone else play mad scientist today?

 

[Chas F.]

Any suggestions for mixing the chocolate (clear) from TFA? I've heard that sometimes an additive like EM can bring out the flavor. It will be used as a secondary add to my coffee extract. Does the chocolate need to steep to bring out the flavor?

 

[03FXDWG]

Any suggestions for mixing the chocolate (clear) from TFA? I've heard that sometimes an additive like EM can bring out the flavor. It will be used as a secondary add to my coffee extract. Does the chocolate need to steep to bring out the flavor?

I mixed mine @ 10% I haven't sampled it yet. I have some peanut butter, coconut & peppermint ready to mix with it when it's ready.

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[clnire]

I THINK I read somewhere that a little vanilla brings out the chocolate. I have not tried chocolate yet, although I have one from VZ, it scares me cuz I have not found a chocolate vape I like yet! Reading away....

 

[Bryan lord]

Sweet creme: does it turn sour? Mine smells rancid as heck. Received it in a trade so no idea how old it is.


-Lord

 

[Chas F.]

I mixed mine @ 10% I haven't sampled it yet. I have some peanut butter, coconut & peppermint ready to mix with it when it's ready.

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Ok good so I may not be far off. I mixed at 15% because I think my taste buds are a bit weak. tnx!

I THINK I read somewhere that a little vanilla brings out the chocolate. I have not tried chocolate yet, although I have one from VZ, it scares me cuz I have not found a chocolate vape I like yet! Reading away....

Good news, I have some vanilla that I haven't mixed yet. I'll give that a shot.

Tnx gang!

 

[Bryan lord]

Coffee or cap would also deepen the vanilla. Just a bit though.


-Lord

 

[Chas F.]

Coffee or cap would also deepen the vanilla. Just a bit though.


-Lord

Ya, I love vanilla in my vapes, funny cause I don't really care for it in my desserts.

 

[Myk]

Sweet creme: does it turn sour? Mine smells rancid as heck. Received it in a trade so no idea how old it is.


-Lord

Mine came smelling like burning rubber. It's got a little better after time but it's still bad to use in large amounts.
It could be like me, you don't like it.

 

[ukeman]

ANYONE TRY LYCHEE FLAVOR tfa?

I may have mentioned that i have had nothing but fabulous results from TFA melon flavorings.
Cantaloupe, Honey Dew and Watermelon… each one is easy peasy (10%) win win win…. i couldn't believe it actually…

I've been on a melon kick from vendors and was so surprised how good this is…

BUT i've also been on a Lychee kick even moreso now and wow, the TFA Lychee is a disaster….
not sure if that is temporary, but at 10%, its pretty flippin bad…
steeping, maybe a sweetener… wow. jsut wow.
I respect TPA TFA, and maybe its just the purity of the ingredients and how they translate to vapor juice, but wow such a contrast from what i'm used to paying for in Lychee and this.
Actually i also got a bottle of Lychee from my other standby flavor vendor VZ, and you know it tasted almost same:
what i get is - green onions!
both of them…

OK i'll steep the little 5 mil i made and see… i'm buying Lychee from Bamskilicious (to die for) and another vendor as its my favorite, but i am able to stretch it with a base i make of coconut and cream (VZ) which is very good. and easy.

 

[dsy5]

Sweet creme: does it turn sour? Mine smells rancid as heck. Received it in a trade so no idea how old it is.


-Lord

My sweet cream smelled pretty bad, too — I think that it is just the way it smells. According to the Perfumers Apprentice, it does not need refrigeration and has a shelf life of over 6 months.

YMMV...

 

[levisdaddy]

Using too much of a flavoring can be worse than using too little. With TFA Lychee, start at 0.5% or 1% and steep and increase percentage until you find your sweet spot. Apparently 5% is too high for your particular palate. It really is a super flavoring and very versatile.

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[ukeman]

Using too much of a flavoring can be worse than using too little. With TFA Lychee, start at 0.5% or 1% and steep and increase percentage until you find your sweet spot. Apparently 5% is too high for your particular palate. It really is a super flavoring and very versatile.

posted via a friend w/love

Initially my impression from watching a youtube review which first turned me to TPA/TFA was an old one that pointed out how "natural flavorings" which is abundant at the TPA site (Professional Flavorings - TFA)… used higher %.
Of course i like the idea of "natural"…
Then reading the charts of suggested % seems to affirm those higher percentages.

I know from "super concentrates" like VZ you only use 1% to 4%

thanks so much… I'll dilute it

 

[ukeman]

i just checked my notes, and yes, i also had a 5 mil bottle of Lychee juice from VZ… not the flavoring, the juice ready to vape.

it tasted just like TFA flavoring…. green onions imo.

this is just an fyi…

btw i am diluting my 10% down to about 3% and will try …when i get brave enough.

 

[anavidfan]

Hey Uke, off topic, but that dog in your avatar is beautiful. Cant figure out if its a Pittie or a Cane COrso?