every time i do a diy there neva sweet like the premium vapes how do i get that sweet taste please help??
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i like sweet vape, what is the best way on making your vape taste sweet??
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Sweeteners from TFA, CAP etc.
Liquid Stevia extract in Alcohol or VG base, be sure they're are no other "added" things.
I dilute my Now brand "Better Stevia" in Glycerite(VG) 25% + 75%PG.
Only use 2-3 drops per 15ml or you can taste it IMO.
Sweeteners from TFA, CAP etc.
Liquid Stevia extract in Alcohol or VG base, be sure they're are no other "added" things.
I dilute my Now brand "Better Stevia" in Glycerite(VG) 25% + 75%PG.
Only use 2-3 drops per 15ml or you can taste it IMO.
There are tons of sweeteners you can use. Many that are very potent. You'll find most listed within this forum.
Liquid stevia- one drop per 10 ml
Wowza nobody beat me too it.
Here are my newbie things I've learned along the way in addition to the above...
There lots of other flavors that can give the desired touch of sweet without addition "sweetness".
Some of the flavor fan favorites are things like...marshmallow FA or tpa, amber FA, combination of vanilla & caramel, brown sugar, and the list goes on.
There is an above posting asking about what recipies are you trying to sweeten. That is the key...for example I like the addition of vanilla and caramel FA to tobacco recipies for my own taste. For some of my fruity vapes I sometimes like a touch of brown sugar tpa. It just depends.
The other question or thing to think about will be are the vendor juices overly sweet because they are tailored to ex-smokers and the like (that was me at one point). I found when I was switching to diy and asking about sweeteners some folks chimed in and said they find their own mixes to be sweet enough already. I delayed my sweetener surclose purchase and stuck with it. My taste profile adjusted and now I don't see a need in purchasing it. I even see posts with people saying their bottle of sweetener just sits their picking up dust. All of this is just food for thought
Here are my newbie things I've learned along the way in addition to the above...
There lots of other flavors that can give the desired touch of sweet without addition "sweetness".
Some of the flavor fan favorites are things like...marshmallow FA or tpa, amber FA, combination of vanilla & caramel, brown sugar, and the list goes on.
There is an above posting asking about what recipies are you trying to sweeten. That is the key...for example I like the addition of vanilla and caramel FA to tobacco recipies for my own taste. For some of my fruity vapes I sometimes like a touch of brown sugar tpa. It just depends.
The other question or thing to think about will be are the vendor juices overly sweet because they are tailored to ex-smokers and the like (that was me at one point). I found when I was switching to diy and asking about sweeteners some folks chimed in and said they find their own mixes to be sweet enough already. I delayed my sweetener surclose purchase and stuck with it. My taste profile adjusted and now I don't see a need in purchasing it. I even see posts with people saying their bottle of sweetener just sits their picking up dust. All of this is just food for thought
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I use sucralose in most of my sweet juices, but only between 1 and 2 percent. Many """premium""" juices do the same thing with varyiing amounts of sucralose or ethel maltol, then tag team it with very high vg, to accomplish a sweet taste.
I was in the exact same spot as you, I wanted my juice to be sweeter and was having a hard time accomplishing it. Ive found that a small amount of sucralose not only sweetened up the juice, but helped bring out other flavors.
I will use some TFA Sweetener (Sucralose) for friends juices that like it crazy sweet, too sweet for me. I will sometimes add .50% for my own mixes though if a mix just needs a little pop. I ordered some sweetener from one on one flavors as it is not sucralose but they only said it is a proprietary blend.
Were can you buy pure liquid Stevia? Kal Pure Stevia use to be pure but now contains maltodextrin so there goes the pure part. I love using Stevia for my coffee but not sure how to buy the liquid form for my DIY e-liquid
Were can you buy pure liquid Stevia? Kal Pure Stevia use to be pure but now contains maltodextrin so there goes the pure part. I love using Stevia for my coffee but not sure how to buy the liquid form for my DIY e-liquid
This is what I use, and just make a 25% dilution in 75% PG, but you could also use VG instead.
I think you can also find smaller 4oz sizes if needed.
http://www.vitacost.com/now-foods-better-stevia-glycerite-alcohol-free-liquid-extract-8-fl-oz
FYI Glycerite is just VG.
I also use in my coffee, undiluted of course.
Sucralose is God awful. I just don't see how people can use artificial sweeteners. Especially when people are using them at 1 or 2% in mixes. They over power a juice and make them taste like a diet coke. Stevia works wonders and it's a natural sweetener. When I use it I only do one or two drops per 10ml.
I was able to find it on Amazon for $17.48 shipped, you just have to select "Ships from and sold by DailyVita". If you buy it from other sellers then either you have to pay shipping or spend over $35 to qualify for free shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ue&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=A249CL9PVB6VZW
I am going to mix it up 25% to 75% PG like you mentioned Heabob, thanks again for the info.
The link you provided is for the alcohol base rather than VG but you can still use it OK.
Think you got a pretty good deal for yours tho.
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thanks a lott for the info people great help 
I've seen many at higher amounts than that
.Tastes like Diet Coke, yes, yup, & Yuk...
So have I, I've met people that have done 4 and 5%I've seen many at higher amounts than that
Tastes like Diet Coke, yes, yup, & Yuk...
Dang, I like alcohol so hopefully they use Stoli
Here is the non alcohol version: in 2 oz and 8 oz I should have ordered :
I use FA Cotton Candy as a sweetener in a lot of mixes.
In small amounts it acts as a good sweetener and doesn't alter the taste or the quality of vape.
I also use FA Marshmallow as a sweetener.
It can be used in larger amounts without altering the flavor then FA Cotton Candy, but it will add creamyness to the vapor which will make the liquid taste a bit differently. However, FA Marshmallow contains diacetyl though.
In small amounts it acts as a good sweetener and doesn't alter the taste or the quality of vape.
I also use FA Marshmallow as a sweetener.
It can be used in larger amounts without altering the flavor then FA Cotton Candy, but it will add creamyness to the vapor which will make the liquid taste a bit differently. However, FA Marshmallow contains diacetyl though.
If you mean FA=Flavourart, it has no diacetyl or other diketones, and test results for it here: http://flavourartnaflavourreports.com/
If you mean TFA=Flavor Apprentice, their components include acetoin and acetyl propionyl, but not diacetyl: http://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/componentlist.aspx?sku_search=339343
(it really bugs me that TFA labels now say "FA" on them...)
Really? Cool. Guess they got rid of it.
I remember it used to have a DA warning on ecigexpress, but looking again now, it's been removed.