What have we learned?

[Lethalp]

With all the talk about lemon juice, vinegar, and even caramel color for changing the taste and color of juice, has anyone decided if those things or anything else does anything as far as

1) extending the life of the juices
2) extending the flavors of the juice?

I recently acquired some 100% vg flavored 32 mg juice that I plan to add pg to to make a mix I can vape, so I am wanting to know if there is anything I can do to preserve it. Thanks

 

[GoodDog]

I think it was established in the "vinegar" thread that adding citric acid to eliquid will help keep it stable. I use Tart & Sour in most of my mixes but I wish I knew if I should add citric acid to my nicotine that I have in cold storage. I know some vendors add it to their nicotine but I don't know if it's really beneficial for long term storage. We're learning new things every day here.

 

[Lethalp]

So is it best t just frig everything? At least til we know more

 

[GoodDog]

Flavorings and premade eLiquid should be stored in a cool, dark place but not refrigerated. Plain nicotine in freezer for long term storage, cool dark place for the amount you'll use in a month or so.

 

[Lethalp]

Ok, got it

One more question, how many drops of tart and sour do u add to preserve instead of change flavor?

 

[pinellaspete]

Use 2 drops of one of the acids per 5ml of juice. It enhances the flavor and extends the life expectancy of your juice. It really doesn't matter which acid you use, just that you do use one of them in each of your mixes. The acids are Lemon Juice (citric acid), Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid and Vinegar (acetic acid).

Nicotine in PG or VG will last for several years in the freezer. There is no need to add anything to your nicotine, PG or VG until you mix your juice.

Good luck!

Pete

 

[Lethalp]

Thanks Pete, I have another question, I bought a bottle of powdered citric acid, it was in the canning section, what do I mix it with to use it? Thank u