What flavour do u use in mix

[Mickydibble]

What kind of flavouring is used in mixing?,I have got some almond flavouring(natural extract),the ingredients are: sunflower oil/extract of almond.Is this any good or is the sunflower oil not good lol just thought I would ask and if not what kind of flavouring should I use? Cheers micky

 

[JD1]

The sunflower oil may not be water soluble. There's several threads over in the diy section on what's best for mixing, with the general consensus being to stick to water soluble ingredients. Some folks break that and claim you can get away with small amounts of oil extracts. Of course, we don't really know the long term effects on us but I prefer to stick with water soluble ingredients for me and my atty both lol.

 

[dormouse]

No. Extracts are alcohol based, not strong enough and nut ones may contain oils. No oils. Even the pro food flavorings for nut flavors are often not water soluble and hard to use. We use professional concentrated food flavorings, avoiding those with diacetyl (a custard/butter flavoring not safe to vape) and if you use ones that are not water soluble it needs special handling.

In England you can probably get the Flavourart flavorings since their headquarters is in Italy. But some Flavourart flavoring do have diacetyl as do a few Perfumer's Apprentice ones (and PA's own site notes that in the flavor descriptions).

You can check Liberty-Flights.co.uk for flavorings

flavorings at Liberty Flights UK shop (2 brands)
http://www.liberty-flights.co.uk/product.asp?id=15
and discussion on Flavourart flavorings
Liberty Flights - Flavourart Flavourings and Recipes
And some discussion on Perfumer's Apprentice flavorings
D.I.Y & Mixing - Perfumers Apprentice Flavouring

Read the guide in ECF DIY
DIY e-liquid

 

[Mickydibble]

Thanks guys,I did however have a little go and mixed 3drops of the extract to 12drops of almond 50/50 juice...it vaped a lot of vapour but reduced taste...wasn't vey good also went cloudy..rubbish I think lol .
Anyway thought it may make the almond more flavour but didn't cheers Micky

 

[Chrissie]

Agrees with JD1 & Dormouse, flavourings with oils are a no, no.

Have a look at the mixology section on my forum to find the best flavours etc in the UK for your DIY juices

All about e-cigarettes - Mixology

 

[Spazmelda]

Someone on the DIY board gave me the tip to search for cake/baking shops in my area. I found one that had LorAnn's flavorings. There's a big list in the sticky part of the DIY board regarding which flavors are good to use.

Other options are; FlavorArt (as was already mentioned), Perfumer's Apprentice, Capellas, and probably more that I am not remembering at the moment. I guess checking the ingredients for oils would be recommended before buying.

 

[P1NkY]

Gawd, Lorann Cheesecake was my first DIY vape, and soooo goooood!
Need to buy more...
Oh, and PLEASE for your own good, RESIST the temptation to taste the flavorings straight up!
I, like an idjit, licked a tiny droplet off my filling syringe and regretted it.
Could not go NEAR that flavor again for about a week! LOL

 

[Spazmelda]

I haven't mixed up any of the cheesecake flavor yet. Is it good by itself? I did lick some of the pear off my finger and it is some potent stuff. The PG makes it feel/taste warm.

 

[P1NkY]

I haven't mixed up any of the cheesecake flavor yet. Is it good by itself?

If you love cheesecake (like I do) you'll just want to eat some ASAP!
Heck, my wife craved cheesecake EVERY TIME I vaped the stuff!
Just open the little bottle and smell it... MMMMMMMMM!!!! -but don't taste it, please, for the love of PETE!

 

[Spazmelda]

Is there a human who doesn't like cheesecake? And calorie free cheesecake, what could be better? I think I see some more mixing in the near future. Like, hmm... NOW! Or maybe tomorrow. I'm watching Hell's Kitchen at the moment. I don't want to miss any drama.

 

[John R. L.]

LorAnn's flavorings is the best to use and you can find it at most cake shops, or candy stores (call first) and here is a tip: take a little Lorann's (a drop or three) and mix with vegetable glycerin and you will get a real good idea what it will taste like when vaped, and this way you don't waist any of your juice...if you are mixing with flavored juice then just mix up a real small batch this way you don't waist much (if you don't like it)

 

[P1NkY]

LorAnn's flavorings is the best to use and you can find it at most cake shops, or candy stores (call first) and here is a tip: take a little Lorann's (a drop or three) and mix with vegetable glycerin and you will get a real good idea what it will taste like when vaped, and this way you don't waist any of your juice...if you are mixing with flavored juice then just mix up a real small batch this way you don't waist much (if you don't like it)

Hey! Great tip John! Thx!