The Flavor Apprentice (TFA) is a leading producer of water-soluble flavourings.
Banana delivers a straightforward banana note: lively ester/candy lift over soft pulp and rounded sweetness. Great as a fruit base for milkshakes/smoothies, banana bread/pie, with chocolate/caramel, or to boost tropical and berry blends.
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 Banana concentrate (20 ml / 50 ml / 100 ml)
Features
- Type: Food-grade flavour concentrate (water-soluble)
- Carrier: Propylene Glycol (PG)
- Profile: banana fruit, ester/candy top, rounded nectar sweetness
- Role: fruit base/top; binds chocolate/creams; lifts tropicals/berries
- Packaging: Re-bottled by us (not original)
Tasting notes
- Top: bright ester “candy” banana
- Middle: soft, juicy banana flesh
- Base: smooth, cream-friendly sweetness
Tips for this flavour
- Dosing start: 5–8% standalone; 0.5–3.5% as an accent. High % can read solventy/candy-sharp.
- Milkshake/cream: 0.5–1.5% Vanilla Swirl or Sweet Cream + 0.25–0.5% Meringue.
- Chocolate & caramel: pair with DX Milk Chocolate/White Chocolate and a touch of Caramel Original.
- Tropical set: Pineapple Juicy, mango, Coconut, plus a hint of Lemon Lime II.
- Juiciness & bind: 0.5–1.0% Dragonfruit to even out the fruit texture.
- Tame the ester: 0.25–0.5% Marshmallow and/or 0.1–0.2% Sour.
- Steeping: 0–3 days—fruits set quickly; creams benefit from a short rest.
Ingredients
Flavouring substances, Propylene Glycol (PG). May contain traces of ethanol/water.
Allergy & warnings
- Contains PG—do not use undiluted.
- Overuse may taste solventy or overly candy-like (ester).
- Store cool/dark and tightly closed. Keep away from children and pets.
Mixing ratios (starting points)
- E-liquid single: 6–10%
- As an accent: 0.5–4%
- Steeping: 0–3 days
FAQ
Natural or candy?
Leans candy/ester. For a creamier natural bend, add Vanilla Swirl or Banana Cream.
Getting a solvent note?
Lower the %, add 0.25–0.5% Marshmallow and 0.1–0.2% Sour.
Does it work with chocolate?
Yes—pairs well with milk/white chocolate and caramel/toffee.
Bakery idea?
Use with Graham Cracker Clear/Pie Crust and a touch of Brown Sugar for banana bread/pie.
PG-carried and re-bottled?
Yes—water-soluble, PG-carried concentrate to dilute in base; we buy in bulk and re-bottle.
Manufacturer info?
The Flavor Apprentice – official website
