The Flavor Apprentice (TFA) is a leading producer of water-soluble flavourings.
Brown Sugar delivers a full brown-sugar profile: molasses, caramelised sugar and a warm, lightly syrupy note that deepens bakery, fruits, coffee 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 sizes (not the original packaging).
Tips & accessories
Contents
- 1 × TFA Brown Sugar concentrate (20 ml / 50 ml / 100 ml)
Features
- Type: Food-grade flavour concentrate (water-soluble)
- Carrier: Propylene Glycol (PG)
- Profile: molasses, caramelised sugar, gentle toffee/syrup
- Role: sweet, deep bakery/dessert accent; bridges fruits/tobaccos/coffees
- Packaging: Re-bottled by us (not original)
- Origin: USA
Tasting notes
- Top: brown-sugar lift with light caramel
- Middle: warm molasses/syrup body
- Base: soft toffee and rounded sweetness
Tips for this flavour
- Dosing start: 1–3% standalone; 0.25–1.5% as an accent/additive. High % may get dark/molasses-heavy.
- Bakery & pies: shines with Graham Cracker/Pie Crust, Cinnamon, Apple, Banana.
- Coffee & chocolate: pair with espresso/coffee, Cocoa Rounds or DX Milk Chocolate for mocha-toffee.
- Tobaccos/RY4: deepens the caramel layer and adds a “toasted” sweetness.
- Smooth edges: 0.25–0.5% Vanilla Swirl/Marshmallow to soften and bind.
- Crumb realism: 0.1–0.2% Acetyl Pyrazine for biscuit/cereal nuance (use sparingly).
- Steeping: 3–7 days—molasses and caramel meld and round out.
Ingredients
Flavouring substances, Propylene Glycol (PG). May contain traces of ethanol/water.
Allergy & warnings
- PG-carried—do not use undiluted.
- Overuse can taste burnt or overly molasses-heavy—start low and adjust.
- Store cool/dark and tightly closed. Keep away from children and pets.
Mixing ratios (starting points)
- E-liquid single: 1–3%
- As an accent: 0.25–1.5%
- Culinary/drinks: 0.05–0.3% — adjust to taste
FAQ
Is Brown Sugar just a sweetener?
It adds sweetness and depth—molasses/toffee tones that build body.
Will it darken fruit mixes?
Keep it at 0.25–0.75% and smooth with Vanilla Swirl/Marshmallow for balance.
Good with coffee and chocolate?
Yes—creates a soft latte/toffee feel and ties cocoa together.
Works in tobaccos/RY4?
Excellent for caramelised, sweet tobaccos with molasses depth.
PG-carried and must be diluted?
Yes—water-soluble, PG-carried concentrate for dilution in base.
Manufacturer info?
The Flavor Apprentice – official website
