The Flavor Apprentice (TFA) is a leading producer of water-soluble flavourings.
Butter provides a classic buttery profile: sweet creamy butter with a light browned/caramelised edge that deepens cookies, pie crusts, caramels/RY4, popcorn and sauces. 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 Butter concentrate (20 ml / 50 ml / 100 ml)
Features
- Type: Food-grade flavour concentrate (water-soluble)
- Carrier: Propylene Glycol (PG)
- Profile: creamy butter, light browned/caramel tone, rounded sweetness
- Role: buttery richness/mouthfeel; boosts bakery and caramel depth
- Packaging: Re-bottled by us (not original)
- Origin: USA
Tasting notes
- Top: sweet dairy butter
- Middle: creamy, bready/cookie nuance
- Base: gentle browned butter/caramel warmth
Tips for this flavour
- Dosing start: 1–2.5% standalone; 0.25–1% as an additive/accent. High % may taste waxy/oily.
- Cookies & pies: pair with Graham Cracker/Pie Crust and Vanilla Swirl for baked realism.
- Caramel & toffee: layer with Brown Sugar, Butterscotch or RY4 for deeper toffee notes.
- Popcorn vibe: add a touch of corn/cereal base and a pinch of salt (for culinary use).
- Softer edge: 0.25–0.5% Marshmallow/vanilla to smooth the butter note.
- Steeping: 3–7 days—butter and caramel meld and round out.
Ingredients
Flavouring substances, Propylene Glycol (PG). May contain traces of ethanol/water.
Allergy & warnings
- Contains no oils or fats—this is a water-soluble flavour.
- PG-carried—do not use undiluted.
- Overuse can read waxy/oily or “movie-butter” heavy—start low and tune up.
- 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%
- Culinary/drinks: 0.05–0.2% — adjust to taste
FAQ
Only for bakery?
No—it also enhances caramels/RY4, popcorn and some fruit pies.
Tastes synthetic at high %?
Reduce the dose; add a touch of marshmallow/vanilla and allow a short rest.
How to get a more “baked” impression?
Add 0.1–0.2% Acetyl Pyrazine and a crumb base like Graham/Pie Crust.
Can it add body to dessert mixes?
Yes—0.25–0.5% improves mouthfeel and richness.
PG-carried and must be diluted?
Yes—water-soluble, PG-carried concentrate to be diluted in base.
Manufacturer info?
The Flavor Apprentice – official website
