The Flavor Apprentice (TFA) is a leading producer of water-soluble flavourings. DX Caramel Original is formulated to deliver caramel taste without added diketones.
DX Caramel Original provides a soft, buttery caramel with brown-sugar depth and a light vanilla note—ideal in desserts, coffee/RY4 and bakery blends. Use: Concentrate that must be diluted. TFA flavours are water-soluble and PG-carried; some may contain traces of ethanol. Note: We buy in bulk and re-bottle into smaller sizes (not the original packaging).
Tips & accessories
Contents
- 1 × TFA DX Caramel Original concentrate (20 ml / 50 ml / 100 ml)
Features
- Type: Food-grade flavour concentrate (water-soluble)
- Carrier: Propylene Glycol (PG)
- DX formula: no diacetyl, acetoin or acetyl propionyl added
- Profile: buttery caramel, brown sugar, light vanilla/caramel sauce
- Role: dessert/bakery base; rounds fruit and cream; softens coffee/tobaccos
- Packaging: Re-bottled by us (not original)
Tasting notes
- Top: gentle caramel sweetness
- Middle: buttery cola/caramel body with brown-sugar warmth
- Base: light vanilla, creamy finish
Tips for this flavour
- Dosing (solo): 2–4% for a defined caramel base.
- As an accent: 0.5–2.5% to round fruits, coffee or RY4-style tobaccos.
- Build sauce: add 0.25–0.5% vanilla custard/marshmallow; for toasted edge add 0.1–0.3% Acetyl Pyrazine.
- Pairings: apple/pear, banana, peanut/hazelnut, chocolate/cocoa, coffee/espresso, RY4, cheesecake/biscuit.
- Steeping: 7–14 days—caramel and vanilla meld and smooth out.
Ingredients
Flavouring substances, Propylene Glycol (PG). May contain traces of ethanol/water.
Allergy & warnings
- Contains PG. Do not use undiluted—DIY mixing only.
- Overuse may feel overly sweet/flat—start low and fine-tune.
- Store cool/dark. Keep away from children and pets.
Mixing ratios (starting points)
- E-liquid single: 2–5%
- As an accent: 0.5–2.5%
- Culinary/drinks: 0.05–0.3% — adjust to taste
FAQ
What does “DX” mean?
TFA’s variant made without added diacetyl, acetoin or acetyl propionyl.
Is it still buttery?
Yes—the profile is buttery/caramel-like despite the DX formulation.
How to get a darker caramel?
Add 0.1–0.3% Acetyl Pyrazine or a touch of burnt sugar/RY4.
Too sweet in fruit mixes?
Reduce %, balance with a hint of acid (citric/malic) for brightness.
PG-carried and must be diluted?
Yes—water-soluble, PG-carried concentrate to be diluted in base.
Manufacturer info?
The Flavor Apprentice – official website
