The Flavor Apprentice (TFA) is a leading producer of water-soluble flavourings.
Smooth is a polishing additive: it reduces harshness, softens acidity/bitterness and blends layers for a cleaner, rounder finish. Ideal in fruits, menthols, coffees, tobaccos and desserts when you need refinement without changing the core profile.
Use: Concentrate that must be diluted. TFA flavours are water-soluble and PG-carried; some may contain traces of ethanol. Note: We buy in bulk and re-bottle into smaller sizes (not the original packaging).
Tips & accessories
Contents
- 1 × TFA Smooth concentrate (20 ml / 50 ml / 100 ml)
Features
- Type: Additive (water-soluble concentrate)
- Carrier: Propylene Glycol (PG)
- Function: softens harshness, tames acidity/bitterness, blends flavours
- Role: finishing/smoother for fruits, desserts, coffee/tobacco
- Packaging: Re-bottled by us (not original)
Tasting notes
- Top: reduced sharpness and cleaner top notes
- Middle: smoother transitions between fruit/cream layers
- Base: rounder body and cleaner finish
Tips for this flavour
- Dosing start: 0.25–0.5% for light polishing; up to 1.0% for strong harshness.
- Fruits & lemonades: 0.25–0.6% removes “cleaner” edges and acid bite.
- Menthol/coolants: 0.2–0.4% smooths the sting without killing the chill.
- Coffee/tobacco/desserts: 0.3–0.8% evens bitterness and binds caramels/creams.
- Caution: overdosing can mute the mix—adjust in tiny steps and re-test.
- Steeping: short (0–3 days); effect becomes clearer after 24 h.
Ingredients
Flavouring/additive substances, Propylene Glycol (PG). May contain traces of ethanol/water.
Allergy & warnings
- PG-carried—never use undiluted.
- Overuse can flatten flavour complexity.
- Store cool/dark, tightly closed. Keep away from children and pets.
Mixing ratios (starting points)
- E-liquid single: Used as an additive, not standalone.
- As an additive in recipes: 0.25–1.0%
- Culinary/drinks: 0.05–0.2% — adjust to taste
FAQ
What does Smooth actually do?
It softens harshness/acid bite and helps flavours blend for a rounder finish.
Will it kill my top notes?
Not at low %; too much can mute brightness—dose sparingly.
Can I use it with menthol/coolants?
Yes—it reduces sting without removing the chill.
Good for coffee/tobacco?
Yes—evens bitterness and cleans up the finish in darker mixes.
PG-carried and must be diluted?
Yes—water-soluble, PG-carried concentrate to be diluted in base.
Manufacturer info?
The Flavor Apprentice – official website
