The Flavor Apprentice (TFA) is a leading producer of water-soluble flavourings.
Cotton Candy provides classic fairground spun-sugar: mild caramelized sweetness with a rounded, velvety body. Used primarily as a additive/smoother to bind fruit/berry notes, soften acidity/bitterness and add a clear candy vibe without imposing a strong fruit flavour.
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 Cotton Candy concentrate (20 ml / 50 ml / 100 ml)
Features
- Type: Food-grade flavour concentrate/additive (water-soluble)
- Carrier: Propylene Glycol (PG)
- Profile: spun-sugar, light caramel, soft smoothing
- Role: rounds edges, binds fruits/berries, adds a candy finish
- Packaging: Re-bottled by us (not original)
Tasting notes
- Top: airy sugar note
- Middle: cotton-candy body
- Base: gentle syrup/caramel warmth
Tips for this flavour
- Starting dose (additive): 0.25–1%. Higher % may mute fruits and flatten the mix.
- Fruits & berries: 0.3–0.7% to smooth raspberry/citrus and bind strawberry, watermelon, mango.
- Sour-candy build: pair lightly with Sweet & Tart (0.25–0.6%) and 0.1–0.2% Sour.
- Cream/dessert: 0.25–0.5% with Marshmallow or Vanilla Swirl for a silkier body.
- Keep it fresh: stay ≤1% and adjust brightness with Sour in fruit-forward mixes.
- Steeping: 0–3 days—sweetness settles quickly; fine-tune after a short rest.
Ingredients
Flavouring substances, Propylene Glycol (PG). May contain traces of ethanol/water.
Allergy & warnings
- Contains PG—do not use undiluted.
- Overuse can mute fruits and make blends feel flat.
- Store cool/dark and tightly closed. Keep away from children and pets.
Mixing ratios (starting points)
- Additive in e-liquid: 0.25–1%
- Within candy/fruit bases: 0.3–0.7%
- Steeping: 0–3 days
FAQ
Difference vs. Cotton Candy Circus?
Cotton Candy offers a similarly smooth spun-sugar effect but reads a touch cleaner/more neutral. Use both sparingly and choose the candy nuance you prefer.
Is it a pure sweetener?
No—it’s a flavour that adds sweetness/smoothing, not pure sucralose. For stronger sweetness, layer a small amount of Sweetener.
Why did my fruits fade?
Excess % can mute top notes. Keep ≤1% and restore snap with Sour or Sweet & Tart.
Good with citrus?
Yes—dose lightly (0.25–0.5%) to preserve malic/citric bite.
PG-carried and re-bottled?
Yes—water-soluble, PG-carried concentrate that must be diluted; we buy in bulk and re-bottle.
Manufacturer info?
The Flavor Apprentice – official website
