Chunks in TFA Bavarian cream, is this normal?

submitted almost 11 years ago by Rogue_Wave454Proud Sidebar Reader!

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4 points

by beerandabikealmost 11 years ago

Oh that's just diacetyl. Should be ok to vape. ^Just ^kidding, ^I ^wouldn't

9 points

by HexCoilsalmost 11 years ago

Looks to be a precipitate, meaning a dissolved solid that has fallen out of suspension in the liquid. I'd bet five dollars a good hot water bath and a vigorous shake will get it back to normal.

Diacetyl is a liquid and though it may be present in this flavor, that is most certainly not what is causing the crystals.

3 points

by To0nMaNalmost 11 years ago

This is the correct response. I have had this happen with a couple different flavorings, a warm water bath and a good shake is all it took.

1 points

by Rogue_Wave454almost 11 years agoMixologist

That's what I was thinking as well, I just got back home so I haven't gotten the chance to warm it up

2 points

by caffeinedalmost 11 years ago

Some Nature's Flavors are notorious about that. Usually when they get too cold. I have 16oz of custard that is 75% paste with 25% clear liquid on top. With the little bit of precipitate you have, a little heat and shaking will likely take care of it.

2 points

by 2stupidalmost 11 years ago

I asked wizard labs about this some time back ---

Thank you for your enquiry with Wizard Labs. Malted Milk is one of those flavors that will crystalize quickly. The flavor is not bad or spoiled, to let you know. In order to get rid of these crystals, try shaking the flavor vial. If this does not alleviate the problem try microwaving the vial in short bursts of no more than 3 seconds at a time. Much more than this will superheat the glass, please be careful. After heating, shake the vial again and it should mix into 1 smooth solution again. If you have any other questions or comments, please feel free to reply back to this email

1 points

by Rogue_Wave454almost 11 years agoMixologist

I contacted my vendor and got the same answer. I'm glad it's been sorted and I can get to mixing

2 points

by MNVapesalmost 11 years ago

Probably ethyl maltol precipitating out of solution.

1 points

by The_Perrycoxalmost 11 years ago

I use a lot of Bavarian cream, never seen this. I'd advise against using it, unless someone more knowledgable chimes in stating otherwise.

1 points

by stev420salmost 11 years ago

I have the same thing in my tfa cheesecake. Curious as well

1 points

by davidk48almost 11 years ago

I've never seen that in my Bavarian cream. It's also usually a lot darker IIRC. Is this the new DX version?

1 points

by Sephorriaalmost 11 years ago

I use the new DX version, and have not noticed any floating precipitate in mine. I'll verify it when I get home.

1 points

by Rogue_Wave454almost 11 years agoMixologist

This is my first order of BC so honestly I don't know what to expect

1 points

by hard_to_explainalmost 11 years ago

I've seen a few sites warn about this. It's just milk solids or something to that effect.

1 points

by boohoopooryoualmost 11 years ago

i have tfa Bavarian cream from last year that i have in the fridge and it did the same thing, but the same flavor that i got from tfa a week ago and that have been in the fridge since then, did not crystallize!

http://imgur.com/ze010aI

http://imgur.com/px0vBvJ

-1 points

by Marikc1almost 11 years agoMixologist

I'm pretty sure you should never seen chunks of anything in your liquid. Bubbles, sure.