The Flavor Apprentice (TFA) is a leading producer of water-soluble flavourings.
Vanilla Custard delivers classic dessert richness: real vanilla over a creamy, eggy custard with buttery weight—ideal as a base for ice creams, pies, cheesecakes and cream-plus-RY4 builds.
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 Vanilla Custard concentrate (20 ml / 50 ml / 100 ml / 250 ml / 500 ml)
Features
- Type: Food-grade flavour concentrate (water-soluble)
- Carrier: Propylene Glycol (PG)
- Profile: rich vanilla, creamy custard, buttery dessert body
- Role: cream/dessert base; binds fruits; rounds cocoa/coffee/tobaccos
- Packaging: Re-bottled by us (not original)
Tasting notes
- Top: soft vanilla bean with light caramel
- Middle: dense, eggy custard
- Base: buttery warmth and rounded sweetness
Tips for this flavour
- Dosing start: 2–4% standalone; 0.5–2.5% as an accent. Higher % may feel heavy/sweet.
- Pies & cheesecake: pair with Graham Cracker Clear/Cheesecake Graham Crust + 0.25–0.5% Meringue.
- RY4/dessert tobacco: 0.5–1.5% RY4 Double + a hint of Caramel Original.
- Mocha ice cream: 0.5–1.5% Espresso + 0.5–1% Cocoa Rounds.
- Silk & balance: 0.25–0.5% Marshmallow; lighten with 0.5–1% Vanilla Swirl.
- Fruit pairings: strawberry, blueberry, apricot/nectarine—brighten with 0.1–0.3% Sour.
- Steeping: 10–21 days—custard smooths and deepens with time.
Ingredients
Flavouring substances, Propylene Glycol (PG). May contain traces of ethanol/water.
Allergy & warnings
- Contains PG—do not use undiluted.
- Overuse may taste heavy/pudding-like or overly sweet.
- Store cool/dark and tightly closed. Keep away from children and pets.
Mixing ratios (starting points)
- E-liquid single: 2–5%
- As an accent: 0.5–2.5%
- Steeping: 10–21 days
FAQ
How does it differ from French Vanilla/French Vanilla Deluxe?
Vanilla Custard is richer/heavier with a dessert body. French Vanilla is lighter/cleaner; Deluxe is creamier and less eggy.
Too sweet/heavy?
Lower the %, blend in Vanilla Swirl and add a touch of acidity (0.1–0.3% Sour).
Does it need a long rest?
Yes—10–21 days brings rounder vanilla and smoother edges.
Fruit friendly?
Excellent with strawberry/blueberry/stone fruits—let the custard carry the mix.
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
