Capella is a leading producer of water-soluble flavors. Powerful Sour is a tart additive concentrate that delivers clean, instant acidity with citric/malic character. It cuts sweetness, awakens fruits and builds classic sour-candy profiles without adding its own fruit note.
Use: Concentrate that must be diluted. Highly potent—start low and increase in small steps. Note: We bulk-source and re-bottle into smaller sizes (not the original manufacturer bottle).
Tips & accessories
What’s included
- 1 × Capella Powerful Sour concentrate (20 ml / 50 ml / 100 ml)
Features
- Type: Additive / food-grade flavor (concentrate, water-soluble)
- Carrier: Propylene Glycol (PG)
- Profile: clean acidity, citric/malic “pucker”, bright freshness
- Use cases: E-liquid, baking, desserts, beverages
- Packaging: Re-bottled by us (not original)
- Origin: USA
Tasting notes
- Top: bright citrus-like tartness
- Middle: malic “green-apple” lift
- Base: dry, clean acid that trims sweetness
Tips for this flavor
- Intensity: High (additive—dose carefully)
- Sweetness: Low (adds no sweetness)
- Sourness: Very high and immediate
- Single/additive start: 0.5–2%
- As an accent: 0.1–0.75%
- Steeping: 0–3 days (often immediate)
- Pairs especially well with: lemon/lime, green apple, berry mixes, tropicals (mango/pineapple), lemonade/sodas, candy profiles, yogurt/cream (for contrast)
- Pro tip: Begin at 0.1–0.2% and creep up—overuse can thin creams and feel harsh.
Ingredients
Flavouring substances, propylene glycol (PG). Some flavors may contain trace ethanol/water.
Allergy & warnings
- Contains no oils.
- Not intended for inhalation without dilution.
- High acidity can mask delicate notes—keep doses low in cream/dessert bases.
- Store cool, dark and tightly closed. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Mixing guidelines (starting points)
- E-liquid (additive): 0.5–2%
- As an accent: 0.1–0.75%
- Culinary/drinks: 0.02–0.2% — adjust to taste.
FAQ
Does Powerful Sour add fruit flavor?
No—it’s a tart additive that enhances existing flavors without adding fruit of its own.
Will it reduce perceived sweetness?
Yes—it balances sugary profiles. If you still want sweetness, add a separate sweetener.
Can it thin out creams and custards?
At higher % it can feel thinning. Keep it below ~0.5% in dairy/cream bases and buffer with marshmallow/cream.
How to build a “sour candy” mix?
Use 0.2–0.6% with berries/citrus and a touch of sugar/vanilla for classic sour belts.
PG-carried and needs dilution?
Yes—always dilute in a PG/VG base before use.
Original bottle?
No. We bulk-source and re-bottle into 20/50/100 ml for better pricing and availability.
More from the manufacturer?
See Capella – official website.
