The Flavor Apprentice (TFA) is a leading producer of water-soluble flavourings.
Acetyl Pyrazine 5 PG is a concentrated additive (5% AP in PG) that imparts realistic cracker, toasted grain, nut and popcorn notes. Ideal for pie crusts, cookies, roasted nut/praline edges and dry bready body in desserts, chocolates, coffees and tobaccos. 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 bottles (not the original packaging).
Tips & accessories
Contents
- 1 × TFA Acetyl Pyrazine 5 PG concentrate (20 ml / 50 ml / 100 ml)
Features
- Type: Additive/concentrate (5% Acetyl Pyrazine in PG)
- Carrier: Propylene Glycol (PG)
- Profile: cracker/cookie, toasted grain, popcorn/corn, light nut
- Role: structure/realism, dry bready body, roasted edges
- Packaging: Re-bottled by us (not original)
- Origin: USA
Tasting notes
- Top: toasted corn/popcorn and light nut
- Middle: biscuit/cookie crumb, bread crust, cereal
- Base: dry roasted body adding “baked” depth
Tips for this flavour
- Dose low: 0.05–0.5% goes a long way. Higher can read “corn chip”/cardboard.
- Crust & crumb builds: pair with Graham Cracker/Pie Crust and a touch of Brown Sugar.
- Nuts & chocolate: boosts hazelnut/peanut/almond and chocolates (Cocoa Rounds, DX Milk Chocolate).
- Tobaccos: a pinch adds dry roasted edges in RY4/Western/DK Tobacco II.
- Softer finish: balance with 0.25–0.5% Marshmallow/Vanilla Swirl if the mix feels too dry.
- Steeping: 0–3 days—AP settles quickly; re-adjust gently after a short rest.
Ingredients
Flavouring substance (Acetyl Pyrazine 5%), Propylene Glycol (PG). May contain traces of ethanol/water.
Allergy & warnings
- Highly potent additive—use very sparingly and never undiluted.
- PG-carried—intended only for dilution in base liquid.
- Overuse can taste like “corn chips”/cardboard or peanut skin—start low and fine-tune.
- Store cool/dark, tightly closed. Keep away from children and pets.
Mixing ratios (starting points)
- Additive in e-liquid: 0.05–0.5%
- Bakery/crumb boost: 0.1–0.3%
- Tobacco/cereal edge: 0.05–0.2%
FAQ
Flavour or additive?
Mainly an additive to add biscuit/toasty realism and structure.
Use it standalone?
Not recommended—it’s powerful and best in tiny amounts within recipes.
Does it taste like peanuts?
It can give nut/peanut-skin vibes but isn’t a peanut flavour.
Got a “corn chip” note—how to fix?
Lower the %; add Marshmallow/Vanilla Swirl and rest 1–3 days.
PG-carried and must be diluted?
Yes—water-soluble, PG-carried concentrate to dilute in base.
Manufacturer info?
The Flavor Apprentice – official website
