making raspberry 'pop'

submitted almost 9 years ago by [deleted]

Hey,

I'm trying to make a raspberry candy flavor, I have the following raspberry's:

TFA Raspberry Sweet
INAWERA Raspberry
CAP Raspberry v2

I've made a heap of batches using different %'s of each but I came to the conclusion that all of them are missing something. INAWERA Raspberry is definitely the strongest 'raspberry' flavor in my opinion.
I added cotton candy and acai berry to it and it seems to help, but I still feel like something isn't right.

Is there another fruit flavor I should add to really make the raspberry pop, or would I be better off using some sort of creamier flavor such as CAP Vanilla Bean Ice Cream?

Thanks!

Comments

8 points

by thedirtyprojectoralmost 9 years agoMixologist

Try TFA Dragonfruit at 1% or TFA Strawberry Ripe at 2%. You could even go with CAP Lemon Lime at 1-2% to introduce a bit of zest and make the raspberry a bit livelier.

3 points

by [deleted]almost 9 years ago

I did toy with a lemon but found it to be too zesty, I will definitely give DF a try.

2 points

by thedirtyprojectoralmost 9 years agoMixologist

Yeah then dragonfruit might be up your alley. Sometimes, you need to introduce a second or third fruit to add some dimension to your main profile. Example: If you want a more varied pear, add a little apple.

2 points

by [deleted]almost 9 years ago

That's exactly why I posted this, I've just picked up TFA strawberry ripe and did a quick shake and vape and it definitely seems to be nearly where I want it on the raspberry flavor, so I'm excited to let it steep and see what comes of it.
Is there a rule of thumb for a total % of concentrates I should try to not go above?

4 points

by fuck_u_meanalmost 9 years ago

I've been mixing 1% inw raspberry with 1.5% fa fuji . I adapted the combo from rhodonite by enyawreklaw. Its the only thing in my arsenal that can give me a juicy raspberry.

1 points

by [deleted]almost 9 years ago

I'll try this out, thanks.

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by londpifealmost 9 years ago

Drop shadow and an Lil bit of inner glow

2 points

by [deleted]almost 9 years ago

I'll throw a bezel on it while I'm at it!

2 points

by DGsirb1978almost 9 years ago

Here is raspberry candy recipe just in case you would want to try it

https://alltheflavors.com/recipes/11198#raspberry_lemonhead_by_jeeves

2 points

by gearcheckeralmost 9 years ago

I would first try a little Blackberry, Cap being my favorite at .50%. Or Forest fruit FA at maybe 1%. Strawberry Ripe TFA is another choice at .50 to 1%. All of these flavors are similar and will help to round out the Raspberry INW (my preferred raspberry). So to sum up raspberry at 1.5-2.0% with .50 to 1% blackberry/forest fruit/strawberry ripe. I like a drop of Sour per 10 mls but ymmv.

1 points

by [deleted]almost 9 years ago

Thanks mate, will definitely try your recommendations!

1 points

by wh1skeyk1ngalmost 9 years agoThanks for reading this flair

INW Cactus at 0.5% or TFA Champagne at 1%.

I would stay away from VBIC if you're trying to get it to pop, although it would probably taste alright with the proper proportions.

1 points

by [deleted]almost 9 years ago

Thanks man, I don't mean to be a pain but can you explain why these flavors will help the raspberry?

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by wh1skeyk1ngalmost 9 years agoThanks for reading this flair

I was suggesting them to help it 'pop'. You could use either or but you probably don't need both.

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by [deleted]almost 9 years ago

Maybe I should clarify, by pop I meant be more prominent, really bring out the real fruity raspberry flavor.

1 points

by djlavioalmost 9 years ago

I've always used lemon at very low percentages to accentuate the raz.. but you need to stay really low IMO ~.25 ish

1 points

by [deleted]almost 9 years ago

I'll order some lemon, which one do you recommend?

1 points

by AnthropicPandaalmost 9 years agoOne of "The Damned"

You could also look into cranberry. I've noticed they compliment each other very well. TFA cranberry at a very low percentage. It may seem strong at first but after a few days, it dies down..
Blackberry or blueberry would certainly help also.

1 points

by AnthropicPandaalmost 9 years agoOne of "The Damned"

Additionally, you could lower the lemon if it's that recipe where you're trying to get the raspberry to pop..maybe lower the sweetner as well and add raspberry sweet instead.

1 points

by vape_relatedalmost 9 years ago

I'm gonna recommend Fuji or just a touch of Bahraini Apple. or both like @ .1 for Bahraini and .3 for Fuji.

1 points

by SadPandaVapesalmost 9 years agoMixologist

Honestly, if you are missing 'pop' with all three of those then you aren't going to get much better. INW Raspberry is the strongest 'poppiest' flavor I have ever experienced.

1 points

by Reldofalmost 9 years ago

Some FA Lemon Sicily can definitely help give it that pop you want, also possibly FLV Pink Guava?

1 points

by Dookie52almost 9 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

If you really want a candy taste then try adding a small amount of CAP Jelly Candy. Keep it low though as it gets super sweet and synthetic really quickly, but that might be just what you are missing.

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by [deleted]almost 9 years ago

I actually tried this but my initial mixing was too high and it tasted like chemicals until it steeped for 3 weeks, then it was alright.

1 points

by djlavioalmost 9 years ago

Depending on if you want the tartness of the raspberry to pop. (Capella lemon Sicily) or a slightly sweeter pop. (Jungle Flavor lemon juicy) to me raspberries are tart to my palate so I'd go with the Cap here if your trying to keep it real...

1 points

by djlavioalmost 9 years ago

Oh I've also heard of using straight up citric acid diluted in pg but I've never tried it..

1 points

by avtomat5150almost 9 years ago

I am going to suggest INW Raspberry at 3%, INW Cactus at 0.5%, and FW blueberry 2% at least, more to taste. I've made it, and it is a very candy like raspberry.

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by mlNikonalmost 9 years ago

If your trying to make a candy, I suggest trying a bit of tfa sour