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Flavor Enhancers
submitted over 6 years ago by RancerDS

Was just ruminating about how certain concentrates seem to be very good enhancers. When using that term, I am referring to magnifying other ingredients, or in some rare cases mellowing them out. Either way, it is those that are considered making the recipe better. Do not include what some refer to as benders.

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From what I've gleaned, there are a few off the top of my head. INW Cactus seems to be one of the most used. The next ones that I see is INW Biscuit and CAP Cereal 27 for bakeries/cereals. And TPA Dragon Fruit seems common with fruity mixes. Also, well aware that Acetyl Pyrazine is one... and some might include Menthol. Please do not include those that add effects like sour/tart, sweet, peppery, bitter, cooling agents, etc. Looking for response about enhancement to existing flavor of the recipe.

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Which ones are you using?? Which ones do you consider to be enhancers that you are not using?

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And please exclude those enhancing a single flavor like TFA Strawberry with TFA Strawberry (Ripe). For instance, I'd dumped PUR Country Apple into an "improved" TFA Apple Pie mix. Since it's just adding to one flavor and in one mix, not really want I'm asking. :) But in the end, if you consider it an enhancer while no one else does, that's fine!!

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by OdieDoodahover 6 years agoThe Real MVP

have you seen this?
FAQ Friday: Additives/Enhancers

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by RancerDSover 6 years ago

I hadn't. Thank you. I do see that it is a year or so old.

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by kuri_sanTouover 6 years agoDiketones, Schmiketones

Still relevant

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by NSDIYover 6 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

Marshmallow can be used to sweeten, to enhance mouth-feel as well as it can be used to tone down harsh citrusy mixes. It has multiple uses depending on the % used.

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by kuri_sanTouover 6 years agoDiketones, Schmiketones

I use TFA marshmallow in everything 1% - 2%

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by Mechnastyover 6 years ago

Seconding this.

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by RancerDSover 6 years ago

I've used it a couple of times for mouth-feel too.

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by mixsomniaover 6 years ago

I'm sure if you look around you will a ton of info about this on different forums.

Ill give you one though. Lemon is a great fruit booster and won't really make things sour when used properly. I use FA lemon sicily at 1% with LOTS of fruits especially citrus or exotics. I'd consider it most useful after cactus.

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by RancerDSover 6 years ago

Perfect example and response. Thank you! :)

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by oth72over 6 years ago

Can i consider MTS (FA) one of the enhancer because i do use it like 2-4 drops for 100ml juice its really give good effects

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by kuri_sanTouover 6 years agoDiketones, Schmiketones

My MTS looks like black ink. I'm afraid to even open it, haha

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by RancerDSover 6 years ago

Sure... if you think it improves a mix by making it brighter, more flavorful, muting off-notes or any enhancement that you feel gives it the proper body or mouth-feel. :)

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by ReMaxxUTover 6 years agoTobacconist

FLV Lovage for tobaccos, citrus and rhubarb. I've personally only used it for tobaccos to improve their leafiness. ConcreteRiver did a nice review of this concentrate.

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by RancerDSover 6 years ago

Very cool of you to bring this up. It was completely unknown to me. Reading that review now. Tobaccos or fruits have been my main focus.

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