TFA Brown sugar vs TFA DX Brown sugar

[ClaireW]

Hey! Has anyone who used TFA Brown sugar also try the new DX Brown sugar? (brown sugar flavor & brown sugar extra is the same thing)

The reason I ask is - I recently got the DX version after using the regular brown sugar for a while ---- they taste nothing like each other! The DX is dark and taste like molasses. totally changes a recipe even at 1%

Does anyone know of a brown sugar without diacetyl that is like the original TFA brown sugar? or perhaps a mixture of a flavor or two ? I'm thinking I might just try TFA sweetener - I just smelled TFA brown sugar original version next to TFA sweetener & they smell very close.

on a side note -- I've used caramel original from TFA & switched to DX Caramel original & did not noticed a big diff in taste if any. Is why I was wondering about this brown sugar. After emailing TFA this was their explanation when I asked about the DX brown sugar - I thought maybe I got molasses flavor by accident. "Our DX line of flavors are a lot like sugar free cookies. With certain types of cookies you may not taste that something is missing, whereas other times it may taste like a very different cookie. "

Thank in advance for any advice!

 

[Teresa P]

@HeadInClouds would know, if anyone.

 

[Heabob]

Nobody else makes Brown Sugar except TFA, well none I've ever heard about yet anyway..
Didn't even know they made a DX version, good to know it's different tho, think I'll stick with the old one.

You could always try mixing the DX with some FA Marshmallow and Sweetener(or Stevia).
Hard to get that same Dark Sugar effect tho I'm afraid.

 

[martnargh]

Tfa brown sugar extras what i use... i cant imagine not having it.. its one of my most important flavors.

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[HeadInClouds]

(I have a few things to say about this but must organize my thoughts and do that tomorrow.)

All the DX flavors I've tried taste different than the originals to me. I haven't found any where I preferred the flavor of the DX version...sort of disappointing.
Depending on how much Brown Sugar a recipe needs, FA Jamaican Rum makes a good sub. In fact, if it's just an accent flavor in a recipe, it often tastes even better.

 

[Huckleberried]

(I have a few things to say about this but must organize my thoughts and do that tomorrow.)

All the DX flavors I've tried taste different than the originals to me. I haven't found any where I preferred the flavor of the DX version...sort of disappointing.
Depending on how much Brown Sugar a recipe needs, FA Jamaican Rum makes a good sub. In fact, if it's just an accent flavor in a recipe, it often tastes even better.

I never even considered that as a sub, but I did include that in a list of must have bakery flavors for someone. Hmm. I'll try that in a familiar mix just because I'm curious now. Thank god we have you HIC.

Claire, thanks for starting this thread. This is all good info. I didn't even know there was a DX version. I use the hell out of the original.

 

[70414]

Glad to know the DX version tastes like molasses. I'll avoid it like the plague.

 

[lirruping]

I haven't found any where I preferred the flavor of the DX version...sort of disappointing.

Then it really IS like fat-free cookies.

 

[ClaireW]

(I have a few things to say about this but must organize my thoughts and do that tomorrow.)

All the DX flavors I've tried taste different than the originals to me. I haven't found any where I preferred the flavor of the DX version...sort of disappointing.
Depending on how much Brown Sugar a recipe needs, FA Jamaican Rum makes a good sub. In fact, if it's just an accent flavor in a recipe, it often tastes even better.

Thanks for feedback HIC.
The DX version's do taste different but I don't find most as drastic difference as the TFA brown sugar vs DX Brown sugar.

when I use brown sugar it is usually a small % as accent 1 - 2% at most. so I will try FA Jamaican rum.

For those using the original brown sugar. I'm personally trying to stay away from any flavors with diketones. Recently I have noticed TFA's main site adding notes to their MSDS sheet

for example:
i just noticed under sweet woodruff it has asterisks in the table next to Acetoin & Acetyl. noting NO* - the note says,

* BASED UPON THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE FROM THE MANUFACTURER

http://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/specsheet.aspx?sku_search=348733

this notation is new to me with asterisks. perhaps they are getting flavors tested? and as the tests are complete they are updating notes on web site & then making DX flavors as needed?

 

[ClaireW]

a quick note - the molasses flavor is not bad - but it is strong at the 2% that I tried it at. and it has its place in recipes I'm sure - but it is not the Brown sugar we are all used to & have been using.

 

[HeadInClouds]

I just made a (long-winded, you know I get like that) post about TFA Brown Sugar flavoring over here: http://vapingunderground.com/threads/hics-mixes-diy-recipes-store.54921/page-48#post-1068831.

If you are a DIYer who avoids diketones, it's worth taking the time to read it.