The Flavor Apprentice (TFA) is a leading producer of water-soluble flavourings.
DX Red Velvet serves the iconic cake profile: fluffy vanilla sponge with a light cocoa touch, sweet creamy “frosting” impression and a soft crumb finish. The DX line is formulated without added diketones (DA/AP) for a cleaner cream note. Use: Concentrate that must be diluted. TFA flavours are water-soluble and PG-carried; some may contain traces of ethanol. Note: We purchase in bulk and re-bottle into smaller sizes (not the original packaging).
Tips & accessories
Contents
- 1 × TFA DX Red Velvet concentrate (20 ml / 50 ml / 100 ml)
Features
- Type: Food-grade flavour concentrate (water-soluble)
- Carrier: Propylene Glycol (PG)
- DX: formulated without added diketones (diacetyl/acetoin/acetyl propionyl)
- Profile: vanilla cake, mild cocoa, sweet creamy frosting vibe, soft crumb
- Role: dessert/cake base or gentle bakery accent
- Packaging: Re-bottled by us (not original)
Tasting notes
- Top: vanilla and light syrup
- Middle: airy cake with subtle cocoa and creamy icing nuance
- Base: soft crumb with rounded sweetness
Tips for this flavour
- Dosing start: 2–4% standalone; 0.5–2.5% as an accent. Higher % may read doughy or flat-sweet.
- More cake crumb: 0.1–0.3% Acetyl Pyrazine for biscuit/toasty edges.
- Creamier frosting (DA/AP-free): add Vanilla Swirl and/or 0.25–0.5% marshmallow.
- Chocolate-leaning: layer with DX Milk Chocolate or Cocoa Rounds lightly.
- Fruit twists: strawberry, cherry, raspberry or blueberry for filled-cake vibes.
- Steeping: 7–14 days—cake and frosting tones meld and smooth.
Ingredients
Flavouring substances, Propylene Glycol (PG). May contain traces of ethanol/water.
Allergy & warnings
- Contains PG. Do not use undiluted—DIY only.
- Overuse may taste doughy, soapy or papery—stay within the suggested range.
- Store cool/dark and tightly closed. Keep away from children and pets.
Mixing ratios (starting points)
- E-liquid single: 2–5%
- As an accent: 0.5–2.5%
- Culinary/drinks: 0.05–0.3% — adjust to taste
FAQ
Is DX Red Velvet buttery?
It’s softly creamy without added diketones. For richer butter vibes, layer with vanilla/cream notes.
Doughy/soapy at first?
Usually overdosed—lower %, add a touch of marshmallow/vanilla and rest 7–14 days.
How to boost crumb realism?
Use 0.1–0.3% Acetyl Pyrazine or add Graham Cracker/Pie Crust.
Good with chocolate and berries?
Yes—pairs beautifully with cocoa/chocolate and strawberry/raspberry/cherry.
PG-carried and must be diluted?
Yes—water-soluble, PG-carried concentrate for dilution in base.
Manufacturer info?
The Flavor Apprentice – official website
